Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.00x0.72 tabriz

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.00x0.72 tabrizHamadan 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

floral sprays & shrubs and birds of paradise

known for its fabulous Persian carpets

It is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow colours appear in many places creating much elegance style and continuity

They usually have a main diamond medallion

adding strength and embroidery-like pattern

The main colors include taupe

Interestingly enough

with bright unexpected colours and playful patterns

is the diamond-shaped lozenge by itself in the centre of the carpet or repeated along the length twice or three times according to the size

These carpets have taken the name of the region and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”

Note the abundance of flowers on healthy vines