Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.23 x 1.53 Connoisseur

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.23 x 1.53 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

” The small rug is made by hand from Isfahan and is delightful

They used geometrical designs that varied from tribe to tribe

The colours are soft and fresh

is situated in the north of Iran

A magnificent silk carpet from the city of Kashan

following imports of post Mughal Empire

The village

and animals and vegetation everywhere

with bright unexpected colours and playful patterns

a 19th century designer

The carpet is made from silk

is in Pakistan