Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.62x1.50 Turkaman

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.62x1.50 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

carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz-style vegetation came into vogue

Carpets have been made from the 16th century

yet fun and exciting

the Persian word for fish

This is a beautiful central round pattern rug from the city of Tabriz

small city located in the Province of Khorassan

modified oriental styles

the colours of Kars rugs are softer and more pastel-like than other Caucasian rugs

This magnificent carpet is an amazing balance of grey and blues

This remarkable overall pattern carpet has a striking botch shapes in the field  The overall impact of this carpet is to create an impression of peace

The older Sanandaj rugs are extremely valuable and durable

Sanandaj rug Sanandaj rugs originate from Sanandaj