Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 4.17x1.10 Gabeh

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 4.17x1.10 GabehHamadan 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

just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe

where it is certain to add charm and beauty to your home

Zanjan rugs originate from Zanjan

Shades of brown

17th and 18th century many fine carpets were woven here made of the finest sheep wool and silk

Medallions are the most usual motif

It is near both the Russian Turkestan and the Afghanistan borders

This carpet has a star of universe all over patten design with delightful orange dominant guard border and a lighter centre with motifs on a yellow field

Symbols were often believed to protect the owner from misfortunes or to bring to the mind of the owner images that would bring happiness or good fortune to him or her

Kashmar is the home to many master weavers who use Persian knots to create their fine works of art

This central medallion carpet is made of wool and comes from the city of Tabriz  It has the most extraordinary combinations of delightful light blues

which is in central Iran which is not too far from Kashan