Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.00 x 1.05 Balouchi

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.00 x 1.05 BalouchiHamadan 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

The antique rugs are determined by patterns of porcelain painting or silk weaving

A stunning hand-knotted Ardekan with a classic Persian design of an elongated medallion and corner spandrels in a red-toned field of symmetrical floral sprays

Its elegant design is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any setting

The central medallion is an elongated circle in shape and is a combination of lighter olive and reds

Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets

Due to high knot-per-square-inch counts

much the same way as a pupil sits in the eye

The colours are an amazing assortment of parchment

The main border also contains magnificent boteh patterns together with an abundance of other floral motifs

The history of making hand-knotted rugs in Lahore goes back to the area where weaving rugs were for the first time introduced to Pakistan and India during the reign of   Famous Akbar shah

A rug such as this is highly sort after by collectors and decorators alike

Lahore rug