Persian Hamadan Rug - 1.55 x 1.10 tabriz

Persian Hamadan Rug - 1.55 x 1.10 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

There are some newer Tabass rugs and carpets with either red

Ardekan rugs originate from Ardakan

This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of light olive greens and teal create a sense of luxury and beauty

bring rest and balance to the carpet

They are very durable and are capable of lasting an incredibly long period of time

In general

It is made from wool and is from the city of Kashan

some carpets have a design with repeating patterns

made of wool with an abundance of beauty in its central medallion that radiates outward – one containing the next wave

It is made of silk and has a great combination of geometric and curvilinear patterns

wool from the herds and vegetable dyes

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or "village" rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago