Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.00 x 1.52 Square

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.00 x 1.52 SquareHamadan 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

complemented by the elegant guard borders

The colour palette tends toward warm and earthy hues that are produced with vegetable dyes

It has a repeat overall pattern with an explosion of floral motifs everywhere

which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets

bold character

Shahreza is well known for its exquisite tightly knotted Persian carpets woven using the asymmetrical Persian knot

It is a central medallion carpet with flowers and vines everywhere

This is a true masterpiece and is quite exceptional in its beauty and composition

One of the most famous designs of that time — the ziegler — has clear echoes in today’s chobi

beautiful colours throughout

are often found on the carpets

bordered by floral sprays