Persian Hamedan Wool Rug - 1.66 x 1.11 Square

Persian Hamedan Wool Rug - 1.66 x 1.11 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

It is an overall pattern carpet with what appear to be column like forms running down the length of the field

Weaving began in the religious shrine city of Qum in central Persia in the 1930s

This carpet is from the city of Tabriz and is handmade

The main guard border is magnificent  and strong

Ardakan rugs originate from Ardakan

The town is over 1000 years old and even centuries ago it was famous as a cultural centre

The carpet itself has an extraordinary curvilinear design and has an overall pattern in its field that is not a regimented form

Isfahan is a city in central Iran that is of great importance in Persian history and was one of the world's most famous art centres

It is a signed pieced crafted by master craftsman using materials of the highest order

Many patterns and colors are used

This carpet is beautiful

All is balanced and in harmony