Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.30 x 1.67 tabriz

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.30 x 1.67 tabrizHamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages, many of which have been weaving rugs for centuries. Because Hamadan rugs are drawn from such a wide area, they can be extremely varied in design. They are hard wearing and generally of good quality. Fairly recently rugs have been made in the city of Hamadan itself. Such rugs are made with thick high

Sirjan Afshar rugs are woven in over a hundred villages surrounding the city of Sirjan

if you are a person who appreciates great beauty and the finest craftsmanship

Another influential design features a decorated field with lattice designs and floral ornaments

It has a central repeat pattern medallion that contain lovely colours that appear in the field of the carpet

Pakistani carpets usually have a special shine because their wool comes from New Zealand and Australia

It is made form wool and comes from the wool of Tabriz

Common patterns include medallions

green and ivory

with a delightful pictorial motif showing animals and an abundance of flowers

Some believe it represents (variously) fertility

whilst in harmony is also alive

At the heart is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross