Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.18 x 0.80 classic

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.18 x 0.80 classicHamadan 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 colors of Kars rugs are softer and more pastel-like than other Caucasian rugs

or three pendant-shaped medallions on an Open Field

although some weavers have other backgrounds of Iranian descent

including oranges

Najafabad rugs are of extremely good quality and have great symmetry to them

The knot style used on Birjand rugs is the Persian asymmetrical knot

the area rugs have a Kurdish influence as well as a Turkish influence

Border of rosettes

A most unique and spell binding carpet

Each type of rug has their own unique characteristics

The result of a gifted imagination and great artistic talent

turquoise  grey and blues