Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.89x1.40 Square

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.89x1.40 SquareHamadan 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

but they sometimes illustrate landscape features or historical stories

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

northeast of Tabriz

They typically have a strong dominant brown colour

and this together with the amazing tones of colour make this a most auspicious carpet

The main border of the rug is also populated with animal motifs

creating much elegance style and continuity

and we have only ever a small glimpse of that

Sanandaj rug Sanandaj rugs originate from Sanandaj

The colours are in harmony and the motifs most delightful

A magnificent overall pattern carpet

till today these rugs are often called Farahan Sarouk rugs