Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.46 x 1.60 classic

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.46 x 1.60 classicHamadan 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

Qom  rugs (or Qum

The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet

Hook and S motifs

It is rectangular in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a lozenge shape and then becomes larger

Shiraz Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses

These depictions are not contained by the border but overflow into all areas of the carpet

The pattern consists of medallions with loops and arabesques in bright colors

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of the colour green

including tent bags and ceremonial pieces

All carpets are guaranteed original

000 years ago the first rugs for the imperial court were made in China

There is balance and structure in the format of the patterns which are largely floral and reminds us of the abundance of spring