Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 3.05x1.53 tabriz

Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 3.05x1.53 tabrizHamadan 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

weeping willows & floral shrubs bordered y a major guardstripe of trees and floral motifs

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

rebirth and also curvilinear in shape

narrow format described in the West as runners

are characterised by their robustness

This carpet has a strong presence with the clear shapes in focus

which provides much life and vitality to the carpet

It is shaped some what like the human eye and is very restful on the human spirit

called “ustad”

finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool

Heriz carpets

The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place