Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 2.40 x 1.20 Gabeh

Persian Hamedan Village Rug - 2.40 x 1.20 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

Birjand rugs originate from Birjand

It is delightful combination of both geometric and curvilinear shapes

Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present-day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century

with reddish-brown

the central medallion is elongated and is in the proportions and shape that reflect the overall size and shape of the carpet itself

beautiful colours throughout

This delightful carpet has a central medallion that is lozenge shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field

Tabass rug

There is a huge departure from uniformity here

providing a wonderful frame to look at the spectacular field

The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also appear on the modern Isfahan carpets

At Persian Carpet Gallery