Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.50x0.85 Square

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.50x0.85 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

This rug is often referred to as a 'rug rug' because it will wear for centuries

However it must be kept in mind that a large part of the composition is in gold

herati or Islim

Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs

The carpet is made form silk and comes from the city of Qum

The quality of the workmanship is very high

Interestingly enough

Green is also popular

finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool

floral shrubs & urns of flowers bordered by a major guardstripe of palmettes and meandering vines

There is a great sense of luxury

Afghan rug