Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.37x0.77 Balouchi

Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 1.37x0.77 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

Ardabil rugs feature motifs that are very similar to Caucasian rugs

in various shades is the color they are known for together with their fine and silky weave

A magnificent three central medallion carpet that has around the medallion beautiful soft colours

as well as Southern Persian design influences

For this reason

Designed by Master Kermani

A hand-knotted tribal rug with pictorial garden design of square-shaped panels depicting palmettes

There is a huge departure from uniformity here

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

This would be a prize for anyone to own

Baft being their central marketplace

Especially popular are Khal Mohammadi or Afghan Aqche