Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 2.20x1.50 Balouchi

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 2.20x1.50 BalouchiHamadan Hamadan 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

The result is that while all Kerman carpets have something in common

The colours and design are remarkably

but floral motifs occur

the most common designs are those with a central medallion

The carpet is made by hand and comes from the city of Tabriz

Weaving in Isfahan flourished in the Safavid era

In Persia the design is referred to as Boteh

It is a hand made superfine wool carpet that has the most charming and magical combination of colours

To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design

a large salt desert to the east

This carpet gives the viewer so much beauty presented in various ways

no matter how grand or magnificent