Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.83 x 1.55 Tribal

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.83 x 1.55 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

Shirvan rugs are usually all wool

and durability

traditional motifs of Boteh (paisley)

Symbols were often believed to protect the owner from misfortunes or to bring to the mind of the owner images that would bring happiness or good fortune to him or her

Isfahan is a city in central Iran that is of great importance in Persian history and was one of the world's most famous art centres

being a couplet from Persian poet Hafiz Shirazi which reads I have no refuge in the world other than thy threshold

There are many beautiful flowers and beautiful motifs

The Hamadan group includes Lilihan rugs

first produced in Istanbul

The weavers also produce other trappings of the nomadic lifestyle

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

ensuring unmatched quality and artistic integrity