Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 1.90 x 1.75 Turkaman

Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 1.90 x 1.75 TurkamanHamadan 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

The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with decorations of stylized plants and flowers

Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs

This is a beautiful central round pattern rug from the city of Tabriz

This pure silk carpet has a small central medallion that is in the shape of a flower

This carpet has a strong presence with the clear shapes in focus

Traditionally

Sirjan rug Sirjan rugs originate from Sirjan

known for its strength

ranging from classical reds to vibrant greens and golds

The rug has a beauty and charm about it that makes it highly collectable

The central medallion in this carpet appears to be placed upon two similar medallions that sit one on top of the other

There is a huge assertion of uniformity in the overall pattern in its field