Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 2.00 x 1.20 Square

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 2.00 x 1.20 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

or as in this case animals such as camels

Both geometric and floral patterns are seen in rugs of this type

The borders and centre are very much of the same colour and hues

Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present-day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiary rug with triple hooked medallions set within a red-toned field of stylized trial floral patterns

and great value for money

one also finds carpets of the Bakhtiari

It is a beautiful carpet

This magnificent handmade carpet features a rich red base with an elegant central medallion and intricate floral motifs

but at the centre of everything we see a clear flower in blossom

This would be a prize for anyone to own

The obvious thing about this carpet is its balance and shapes