Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.45 x 1.60 tribal

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.45 x 1.60 tribalHamadan 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

Birjand's rugs are famous and known internationally as "Mood Carpet"

Tabriz is situated in north-western Iran

northeast of Tabriz

Afshar The Afhar are tent-dwellers

which whilst luxurious

Soumak is a type of flat weave

The three central rosette style medallion explodes out into the field

Designed by Master Mosavi

The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran

but with a stronger and thicker weave

Investment value

The Azerbaijani rug is a handmade textile of various sizes