Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 2.96 x 1.53 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
Typically colours are red
The rest of the carpet is flooded with flowers
Large carpets are mainly made by fairly rough yarn on cotton warp with a rustic design
The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet
A delightful small Qum silk carpet containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring
The central theme of its meaning is clealry spring and rebirth
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
floral shrubs & urns of flowers bordered by a major guardstripe of palmettes and meandering vines
in spite of the fact that the asymmetrical knot which is also known as the Persian knot or Senneh knot
Malayer is a city located in the southwestern area of the Hamadan Province in western Iran
The medallion’s colors are mirrored in the corners
Colours are varied and are bright
