Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 3.00 x 1.55 Square

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 3.00 x 1.55 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

herati or Islim

was actually named after this city

Sirjan Afshar rugs are known in the trade from the last quarter of the nineteenth century

This is an extraordinary carpet made from wool and it comes from the city of Tabriz

rebirth and also curvilinear in shape

which have a very good reputation

located in the central western region of Iran

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

The use of colors varies depending on styles of certain tribes

Green is also popular

Today Araak continues to produce semi-tribal or “village” rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago

and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”