Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.57x0.85 Square

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.57x0.85 SquareHamadan 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

which are still in excellent condition

modified oriental styles

and gold are used for the medallion

probably by the great mogul Akbar in 16th century which brought in Persian weavers together with skilled pattern artists mainly for producing carpets for his palace

Turkish rugs produced in the region of Milas

Some designs have one

It is a reminder that nature is everywhere

typically this means that they have one heavy cotton weft and are made with thick

Since then

This central medallion carpet is made of wool and comes from the city of Tabriz  It has the most extraordinary combinations of delightful light blues

This is a marvellous central medallion carpet that consists of a diamond framework and a single floral head surrounded by outwardly curling acanthus leaves

It may take years for a dedicated artisan to produce a single rug