Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.50 x 1.10 Turkaman

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.50 x 1.10 TurkamanHamadan 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

These  carpets are regarded as being among the most beautiful and the most exclusive Persian carpets available

Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city

A magnificent central medallion Qum silk carpet

The use of colors varies depending on styles of certain tribes

The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are brick red and dark blue

The carpet is made the more remarkable with silk inlays that give it much vitality and charm

It is a central medallion rug with floral motifs and patterns that are intricate and  the quality of craftsmanship and design are of the highest standard

Mahallat rug

Some believe it represents (variously) fertility

The tones and hues of this carpet are truly delightful

They include shades of green

while border Herati are found