Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.35x0.77 Turkaman

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.35x0.77 TurkamanHamadan 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

The colours motifs and patterns of this carpet are spellbinding

639 kilometres from Tehran

Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs

and enduring style—making it a standout investment piece for any home

The general shape of the central medallions are varied and stretched length ways down the centre of the carpets field

and the designs are simple and geometric

The rest of the carpet has an amazing range of flowers and motifs

Soumak lacks the slits characteristic of kilim

it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz

Some Gabehs woven by the Lurs have pile on both sides

The second one touched the flame lightly with his wings and said: I know how love's fire can burn

south of the Caspian Sea