Nain

<p><span>This beautiful and finely-knotted runner originates from the small yet world-famous town of Nain, situated to the east of Isfahan in the great Lut desert of Central Persia, and represents one of the most elevated levels of Persian master-workshop knotting art. The intricacy and clarity of draughtsmanship which has been applied to the classic medallion composition, the grace with which the floral embellishment of the field has been orchestrated, and the tranquillity of the border's ornamental rhythm, all combine into a visual statement of matchless elegance. The renowned Nain palette of delicate, predominantly pastel dye shades reciprocates the design and its pencil-like drawing to perfection, while the superb <em>kurk</em> wool of the fine pile is richly chased throughout with glistening accents of silk-inlay work.</span></p>