Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 3.45 x 2.50 tribal

Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 3.45 x 2.50 tribalHamadan 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 not only brings a bit of nature into your home

whose patterns are characteristic of Azerbaijan's many carpet-making regions

It is made form silk and comes from the silk of Qum

The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes

This is a classic shaped silk foundation carpet from Isfahan

In both style and composition it is of the highest order

called “ustad”

The knot style used on Birjand rugs is the Persian asymmetrical knot

Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection

There is a great sense of luxury

then spread to other weaving centers

an established garden motif