Persian Hamedan Wool Rug - 2.25 x 1.34 tabriz

Persian Hamedan Wool Rug - 2.25 x 1.34 tabrizHamadan 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

Formerly called Senneh

bringing you and generations to come much pleasure

Since the Safavid period

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

This ivory Kashan rug brings timeless Persian elegance into any space

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of the colour green

This type of carpet is often found in the entrance area or passageways of Iranian houses

There is near the centre beautiful shades of green which appear as the base colour in the field of the carpet

It is a silk carpet from the city of Qum

A hand-woven tribal rug with a rare design of a stylized central medallion flanked by symmetrical bold palmettes & secondary palmette motifs within a red field

The region sits high on the rugged mountains of Persia and life here can be very harsh

The weavers may also incorporate silk into the woollen pile in order to accentuate highlights in the pattern The carpets have a typical Tabriz design