Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.55 x 0.75 BalouchiHamadan 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
Carpets from Isfahan are in the highest category of carpets as far as being of high class when it comes to the composition of the patterns
In this carpet we see the herati pattern beautifully radiating out from the centre to the borders
This is a carpet that is not run of the mill and it is difficult not to be excited about it
The higher knot count examples of Tabriz rugs are often woven on silk warp and weft base
These carpets are beautiful and unique pieces that will enhance any room by means of lively colors and warm motifs in their patterns
To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design
There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life
The gentle hues and tones of colour provide uniformity throughout the carpet
The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots
This carpet is of the finest quality and is a Quchan Carpet
who were nomadic tribes from central Asia
which serves to give a lovely frame to the centre of the carpet
