Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 4.70 x 1.40 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
To tell the origin of an Indo carpet they often use a prefix
The overall impact of the composition is outstanding and is showered in the main body of the field with delightful motifs and abounding vines that spin and curve in what appears to be a never ending space
The outer guard border is a softer combination of colours
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It has a beautiful Shah Abas design laid out magnificently in a lovely muted tone field
Design and colour been used in these carpets are unique and very durable
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The colours and motifs are gentle shades and tones that also suggest peace and balance
and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red
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The patterns are highly curvilinear
Blossoms representing youth