Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 2.00 x 1.30 Extra Large

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 2.00 x 1.30 Extra LargeHamadan 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

A highly stylised carpet with wonderful curvilinear shapes contained within geometric borders

Bijar Rug Bijar is a small Iranian town in the Kurdistan

Ardekan rugs originate from Ardakan

2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe

Ardakan rugs originate from Ardakan

a leaf or a flame

with its pear-shaped figure and extending arch of flowers and is said to symbolise the garden of paradise

It is extraordinary and very rare beautiful central mendallion rug incorpoarting wonderful soft tones of colour

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

The patterns are highly curvilinear

The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place

Silk highlights that add depth