Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.60 x 1.04 Extra Large

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.60 x 1.04 Extra LargeHamadan 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

There is at the heart of this carpet a lovely flower

This is an all over pattern carpet with the prominent feature being the repetition in the filed of motifs

They are often knotted entirely in silk

Kilims are inexpensive and can be purely decorative

This carpet would look very impressive in any setting

It is very finely knotted with clear delicate motifs

It has a characteristic niche at one end

It is made from silk and comes from Qum in Iran

The city of Heriz is situated in the northwest of Iran

known for its strength

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of the colour green

which is in central Iran which is not too far from Kashan