Fine Persian Nain Silk & Wool Ardabil Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet 9' x 13'

Description

Vintage fine Persian Nain rug or carpet. Designed After the Ardabil Carpet (or Ardebil Carpet), one of the most famous rugs in the world. Made of silk and wool featuring floral all over design with central sunburst / starburst style medallion. 625 knots per square inch. Reds, blues, beige, white, tan, greens, brown yellows, pinks, pinks, browns.

The Ardabil Carpet is the world's oldest dated carpet and one of the largest, most beautiful and historically important.

It was made in the town of Ardabil in north-west Iran, the burial place of Shaykh Safi al-Din Ardabili, who died in 1334. The Shaykh was a Sufi leader, ancestor of Shah Ismail, founder of the Safavid dynasty (1501-1722). While the exact origins of the carpet are unclear, it's believed to have been commissioned by the court for the shrine of the Shaykh, which, by the 16th century, had became a place of pilgrimage.

Nain rugs are Persian rugs that originated in the city of Nain in central Iran. They are known for their intricate designs, which often feature floral motifs and central medallions. Nain rugs are typically woven using a delicate color palette, with shades of ivory, blue, and beige. They are also characterized by their high knot density, which can range from 300 to 700 knots per square inch.

Condition

Good overall, wear and distressing from age and use.

Dimensions

110 x 160