Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 2.98 x 1.07 Balouchi

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 2.98 x 1.07 BalouchiHamadan 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

This is an all over pattern carpet with the prominent feature being the repetition in the filed of motifs

The mihrab

This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of kourk wool form the city of Tariz

The decoration of Nain carpets is similar to that used for Isfahans

It contains a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring and rebirth

This carpet is very exciting

being a couplet from Persian poet Hafiz Shirazi which reads I have no refuge in the world other than thy threshold

A solid & durable Ardebil runner with a Caucasian-influenced design of alternating bold stylized medallions containing flower heads and bird set within a dark-toned background

The rug has a central medallion and open field pattern

Azerbijani rugs are known for their stunning designs and bright colours

The borders generally have an alternating large leaf with flower head motif

Lahore rug