Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.17 x 0.70 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
The woollen Kashan has between 120 and 240 knots to each square inch
Sirjan Afshar rugs are known in the trade from the last quarter of the nineteenth century
It is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz
there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty
The colours are also lighter
Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations
because the leaves have a clear fish shape
coming from the Quchan County in Razavi Khorasan Province
The carpet is made from silk and is signed by master designer Mosavy
The centre is rosette in shape and contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that explode outwards
Ardabil rugs represent the very best of carpet design and are highly sort after by collector and proud homeowner alike
Early Saveh rugs are geometric
