Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.04 x 2.36 Connoisseur

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.04 x 2.36 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

it is made of silk and is from the city of Qum

These are often referred to as Old Gabehs

It is optimistic about life

Their colours are also deeper and more varied

champagne and red

they typically feature wool piles on cotton foundations and are made using sturdy

and craftsmen to the highest standard of design

Ideal for living rooms

The borders generally have an alternating large leaf with flower head motif

more formal Persian carpets

Its show of opulence is not in any way vulgar but entirely refined and most dignified

Afshar means “obedient”