Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.27 x 0.77 Connoisseur

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.27 x 0.77 ConnoisseurHamadan 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

known for its fabulous Persian carpets

The colours and design are remarkably

The central lozenge shape expands outwards

and many of the carpets have backgrounds decorated with an interlaced pattern of flowers and branches

resulting in a texture that is both resilient and inviting

Historically

is the capital city of the State of Kurdestan

Border of flower heads and leaf forms

beds and tables

Having said that

Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life and history in the region

no matter how grand or magnificent