Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 4.05 x 0.83 Square

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 4.05 x 0.83 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

Silk foundation carpet weaved by a master craftsman who signed his name

This is an all over pattern carpet with the prominent feature being the repetition in the filed of motifs

The rug has soft toning

A magnificent silk carpet from the city of Kashan

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

It is made from wool and comes form the city of Tabriz

flower and branch motifs

located in northwestern Iran

Border of rosettes

As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving

creating much elegance style and continuity

The rugs are known in the antique market from the early nineteenth century