Persian Hamadan Rug - 1.34 x 0.80 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
It is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it
Ardabil rugs feature motifs that are very similar to Caucasian rugs
The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes
Both geometric and floral patterns are seen in rugs of this type
Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs
The hues and tones of the central medallion are a perfect focus point and a strong component of the carpet as is its shape
and wide variety of geometric and floral designs
The most striking feature of this carpet are ist proportions and shape which sit so well together
is on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London
in spite of the fact that the asymmetrical knot which is also known as the Persian knot or Senneh knot
It is made of silk and has a great combination of geometric and curvilinear patterns
The weavers also produce other trappings of the nomadic lifestyle
