New Teheran | 289 x 252 cm | Nr. 16865

Modern Neo Nain, yellow

Origin

Contemporary aesthetics meet Oriental tradition – for this Neo Nain rug we took our inspiration from the traditional pattern of Persian Nain rugs.

Nain is one of Iran's best-known rug provenances (source, origin). The town of Nain lies north-west of Isfahan and has a knotting tradition going back centuries. The pattern of Nain rugs with its floral tendrils is unmistakable and, in a sense, an archetype of the classic Persian rug.

We have reworked the traditional pattern templates and, above all, arranged the colouring completely anew. The result is a fusion of traditional Oriental rug design and modern European aesthetics. With our Neo Nain rugs we set out to meet the trends of European interior design, playing freely with the conventions of traditional rug knotting.

Pattern

The clear, abstract design of this contemporary rug speaks especially to people who love simple, modern interiors and architecture. The design idea for this rug comes from Europe. Free from the rules of traditional rug patterns, it was developed for Western art and interior styles. That is not an entirely new development, though. The roots of European rug design go back to Art Deco rugs, which were made to Western specifications between the late twenties and the fifties.

The pattern, inspired by classic Oriental ornament, gives the impression that this hand-knotted rug already has a long history behind it. It looks as though it has been washed out or faded, which makes it almost abstract. In reality this Neo Nain is of course new and part of the latest generation of contemporary rug designs. It builds a bridge between modern designs and interiors and classic Oriental motifs. The pattern is restrained and yet present.

The abstract, geometric composition is what gives this Neo Nain its understated elegance. The pattern flatters the design of the room and never draws attention away from the furniture, the décor and the architectural elements. It creates a pleasant atmosphere without dominating the style of the room.

A lightly suggested border frames the edge of this rug.

The background of this Neo Nain is yellow. The border is worked in yellow and dark blue.

Material

The pile of this Neo Nain is made of a hard-wearing blend of wool and viscose. Viscose – also called viscose rayon, acetate silk or rayon – is always obtained from cellulose, a natural product, and thus from the raw material wood. In India the cellulose pulp is obtained from bamboo. In an elaborate process the pulpy cellulose is drawn into one continuous textile yarn. This is why viscose is also referred to as a continuous filament yarn. Because of the silky sheen of the yarn, viscose obtained from bamboo is also called "Bamboo Silk", bamboo silk. The colloquial term "artificial silk" is not permitted under the German Textile Labelling Act (TKG). The weft and warp threads of this Neo Nain are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic and therefore particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.