Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 4.05 x 1.55 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
Carpets have been made from the 16th century
It is a very high end carpet that has a magnificent central medallion floating on a field with a base colour green
In the city and its surroundings carpets are manufactured with a pattern that is easily recognized
This magnificent compartment carpet is an amazing balance of reds and shades of green
This beautiful carpet has a silk foundation and a curvilinear design with a beautiful central medallion and with 2 lanterns extending lengthways out from that centre
Hussainabad rug Hosseinabad or Hussainabad rugs are tribal rugs that are handwoven by the semi-nomadic peoples of northern Iran in a village near Hamadan by the name of Hosseinabad
and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”
All carpets are guaranteed original
Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan
a directional point to direct the worshipper towards Mecca
It may take years for a dedicated artisan to produce a single rug
Weavers from Ardekan use a Persian asymmetrical knot
