Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 6.80 x 0.72 tribal

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 6.80 x 0.72 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

This Persian KASHAN carpet features a beautifully subtle central medallion with shades of gentle peachy-yellow tan

As beautiful as it is today

This carpet would look very impressive in any setting

They usually have a main diamond medallion

The mihrab

and gold are used for the medallion

A magnificent three central medallions runner carpet that has a beautiful lattice pattern

The import of textiles from the west lead to the decline of this craft

The vibrant colors

These are used as blankets and known as Gabeh patuee

The rugs made in and around Songhor all have similarities

The Khesti