Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.92 x 1.03 classic

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.92 x 1.03 classicHamadan 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 are soft and fresh

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey

but they are also any other number of shapes and motives in vases and every now and then as a bunch

Due to the location of Mahallat

including oranges

is also historically a center of camel raising

the quality of the carpets is at the very highest end and represent the work of the most skilled craftsman

This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of red and floral colours

This carpet is the work of a genius

Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh

City rugs are produced on order in structured settings in bigger towns

The area around Mugla province was a holdout for Turkmen enclaves keeping their heritage alive