Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 3.10 x 1.12 tribal

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 3.10 x 1.12 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

it has beautiful tones of yellows and reds

It is very finely knotted with clear delicate motifs

Arak rug Arak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Arak (formerly known as Sultanabad)

decorative fabrics used for rugs

The rugs from Qum ‘walk on the shoulders of giants’

The beautiful red and blue tones create a stunning combination of patterns

Tabriz weavers are known for their precision and innovation

Common patterns include medallions

It is a beautiful carpet made from silk and comes from the city of Qum

and human figures in the field

Moud carpets are known in the antique trade from the turn of the twentieth century

An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan