Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.20 x 1.10 Square

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.20 x 1.10 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

often showing slight variations and asymmetry that add to their authentic village charm

The colour whilst being warm and natural are also tasteful and luxurious

Tribal Balouchi  The largest Balouchi tribal concentration

It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs

the Balkans and the Turkic countries

It is not as fine and soft as the cork wool of other Persian carpets

They include dense all over patterns

Some believe it represents (variously) fertility

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Heriz

with tribal designs in either an allover or medallion style

The remarkable carpet is a wonderful depiction of the tree of life on a silk foundation

Both warp and weft are of cotton