Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.20 x 0.75 Gabeh

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 1.20 x 0.75 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

accompanied by lovely guard borders

herati or Islim

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

architectural

It has the most heartfelt and endearing motifs including the clear depictions of camels in a field with colours and tones that also bring to mind the beauty of golden sands and desert landscapes

Shades of brown

It has a central medallion creating a central focus point

is perhaps the most well-known rug design

but at the centre of everything we see a floral motif

grey and blues

but the overall impression is one of heavenly beauty

Colours are varied and are bright