Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 5.06 x 1.10 tribal

Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 5.06 x 1.10 tribalHamadan 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

in the Province of Isfahan

This beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz

This is an exciting rug with huge activity

It is made on a silk foundation and comes from the city of Isfahan

while the guard borders display a stunning combination of reds

measuring 34′ x 17′

gold and red

and cultural legacy

heaven and immortality is so often central to Persian carpets

Reds tend to be a burgundy color rather than brick red as in Kazaks

The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz and Ardekan

This carpet is long runner and huge in quality