Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 3.67 x 1.53 classic

Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 3.67 x 1.53 classicHamadan 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

At the heart of the cross is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross

The semi-nomadic tribes men and women who weave these rugs

it is world renowned for producing the finest quality Kurdish tribal wool rugs

At the end of the 20th century

The Rosette design is a circular arrangement of motifs radiating out from the centre medallion suggesting the petals of a rose

multiple connected diamond-shaped medallions

This carpet is one that represents joy and happiness

The colours of the field and medallion are particularly well framed by the amazing border

A rug such as this is highly sort after by collectors and decorators alike

with the outer guard border being a solid dark colour

trees and humans

City rugs are produced on order in structured settings in bigger towns