Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.65x0.97 Square

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.65x0.97 SquareHamadan 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

burnt orange and shades of brown make this carpet quite spellbinding

and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow colours appear in many places creating much elegance style and continuity

The motifs and colours of the carpet are well balanced

In both style and composition it is of the highest order

and are treasured by collectors and decorators alike

It was hand made from persons whose understanding of the temporary nature of life and beauty was possible and enhanced by their awareness of heaven and the eternal that awaits us after death

It is delightful combination of both geometric and curvilinear shapes

Due to the location of Mahallat

An Afghan rug is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan

first produced in Istanbul

It contains many motifs the are bountiful and pretty