Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.27 x 1.60 Turkaman

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.27 x 1.60 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

This carpet is spell binding and will hold pride of place in any setting

It is made of wool and from Najafabad

beautiful carpet

It is made out of wool and it is a village rug from Tabriz

the favourite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun-al-Rasheed

of muted hues and tones of subtle brass

Most of the ones traded are sold in the Shiraz bazaar

17th and 18th century many fine carpets were woven here made of the finest sheep wool and silk

To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design

the capital city of the province of Markaz

It is difficult not to get excited by this magnificent rug

There are many floral motifs that remind us of spring and the repetition of life with hope and rebirth