Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 3.24x1.56 Square

Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 3.24x1.56 SquareHamadan 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

Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen

Karz rugs have long been coveted by lovers of tribal rugs

There are some newer Tabass rugs and carpets with either red

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

also spelt Gaba or Gabeh

Very finely knotted rugs and carpets in complex Persian medallion

It is made on a silk foundation and comes from the city of Isfahan

An impressive Ardekan rug with a classical Persian design of bold floral medallion and corner spandrels in a crimson field of palmettes

The design of the carpet is curvilinear being largely floreal motives and patetrns that are quite intricate

The most striking feature of this carpet are ist proportions and shape which sit so well together

This carpet is the work of a genius

There is a huge assertion of uniformity in the overall pattern in its field