Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 1.90 x 1.25 tabriz

Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 1.90 x 1.25 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

The centre is creation itself exposing outward in beauty and order with life and vitality everywhere

Similar motifs also appeared on book covers

was actually named after this city

is situated in the north of Iran

Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs

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

A wonderful wool carpet

It is a hand made superfine wool carpet that has the most charming and magical combination of colours

A magnificent central medallion carpet that has around the medallion a beautiful subdued yellow coloured base field that together create the illusion of a human-eye

The history of making hand-knotted rugs in Lahore goes back to the area where weaving rugs were for the first time introduced to Pakistan and India during the reign of   Famous Akbar shah

are a popular motif

depending on the particular styles of area rugs that they are weaving