Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 2.05 x 1.35 tribal

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 2.05 x 1.35 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

and one by which the carpets may be identified

or perhaps even to the whole village community

Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time

craftsmanship and materials

gold and rust

Chobi was developed in Lahore and Weaving centres were set up in border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan where they were mostly produced for the North American market

bordered by rosettes and vine leaves

This amazingly beautiful central medallion Qum silk carpet that is surrounded by floral motifs is an excellent example of top of the range Qum silk carpet

and outlines

more formal Persian carpets

Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh

The knotting is very fine and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk