Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 2.65x1.62 Gabeh

Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 2.65x1.62 GabehHamadan 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 is a magnificent carpet from the city of Qum

known for their durability

Kerman carpets are highly prized because of the quality of their design and colours

Yazds have traditional floral patterns and they bear a striking resemblance to the legandary rugs of the city of Kashan

Wherever you look

and gold are used for the medallion

The tones are earthy but also romantic floral

Rugs from Isfahan are of a very high class of carpet when it comes to the composition of the patterns

but also restful and beautiful

It has a very definite curvilinear theme that runs throughout it

the finest carpets had a silk pile

often rendered in strong indigo blues