Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.67x1.09 Balouchi

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.67x1.09 BalouchiHamadan 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

but rather to the region

Mahal rugs are produced in the town of Mahallat

as well as Southern Persian design influences

which is often decorated with motifs resembling pine

They are however best known for their superb carpets in an array of eclectic designs

bordered by guardstripes of geometric patterns

The gentle hues and tones of colour provide uniformity throughout the carpet

There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life

but also restful and beautiful

and we have only ever a small glimpse of that

with justification

which help to emphasis the parchment colour  base of the main field