Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.12x1.08 Extra Large

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.12x1.08 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

it has beautiful tones of yellows and reds

These rugs last and can be passed down from generation to generation

The colours of the central medallion appear in the outer guard borders and are a delightful contrast to the orange parchment yellows that occur in its field

The tree of life depiction appears comfortably framed by a Marrab (gateway to paradise) frame that emphasises the deeply spiritual significance of the carpet

This is an extraordinary carpet and it comes from the city of Tabriz

There are shapes within shapes

and Veramin

Pakistani Bokhara rugs are woven in many colors

a directional point to direct the worshipper towards Mecca

The most recognized design found on Ardabil rugs is the famous Mahi (Herati) design - a diamond medallion and small fish throughout

embedded within another one and so on for few times

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Mashehad Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan