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Kashan carpet vs Nain carpet

فرش کاشان · فرش نائین

Kashan carpet: Hand-knotted city carpets from Kashan, often in wool or silk, known for medallion designs and deep reds and blues. Nain carpet: Very finely knotted city carpets from Nain, recognisable by ivory and blue palettes with silk highlights.

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Kashan carpetNain carpet
Persian nameفرش کاشانفرش نائین
CategoryTextiles · City carpetTextiles · City carpet
Materialswool, silk, cottonwool, silk, cotton
Techniques——
Regionskashanisfahan
Periodssafavid, qajar, contemporarycontemporary
Motifs——
Current vitalityLiving traditionLiving tradition

What they share

  • Materials: wool, silk, cotton
  • Periods: contemporary

How to tell them apart

  • The stated place of making is a useful clue, but never proof on its own.

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Disclaimer

This comparison is educational and built from entries still under review. It cannot confirm what a particular object is.