Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 2.82 x 1.00 tribal

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 2.82 x 1.00 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

These are often referred to as Old Gabehs

This pure silk carpet has a small central medallion that is in the shape of a flower

while the weft is either cotton or wool

and navy blue

exuding class and sophistication

and are simply referred to as the "Kashan"

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Gorawan

and human figures in the field

south of the Caspian Sea

This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of wool form the city of Tabriz

They are highly valued for their resilience

particularly the circular central medallion sitting within a large hexagon shape