Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.30 x 0.86 Gabeh

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.30 x 0.86 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

in various shades is the color they are known for together with their fine and silky weave

Highlighting a beautiful central medallion and marvelous motifs

Ardabil rugs feature motifs that are very similar to Caucasian rugs

The central lozenge shape expands outwards

or mihrab

but they are also any other number of shapes and motives in vases and every now and then as a bunch

It has earthy rustic colours

dark blue or even green backgrounds

are a popular motif

making them extremely durable

Weavers from Ardekan use a Persian asymmetrical knot

City rugs are produced on order in structured settings in bigger towns