Persian Hamadan

Persian HamadanHamadan rugs made in the towns and villages surrounding the city vary greatly, from quality to knot density to pattern. Finer examples include the Hosseinabad or Nahawand, while the less precious are simply referred to, collectively, as Hamadan. Dominant colours are madder reds, indigo blues and whites, with secondary colours of gold and yellow ochre, and the rugs are often based on geometric medallion and corner schemes, Herati (the most common) and

These rugs were often woven with strands of silver and gold and were placed in palaces and in the palatial homes of the super rich

Pakistani Persian rugs have curvilinear and floral designs

Since the 15th century

Karabagh rugs of the Caucasus region were one of the principal exports to Medieval Europe

undyed natural wool makes it soft and comfortable underfoot

High quality carpets called Shahr-baff (Shahr meaning city

luxurious feel

Tekke and Yomut carpet styles

a new design – the American Sarouk – became popular

these Indian and Pakistan varieties use cotton

More sophisticated than primitive

Kashan rugs are made in all sizes with high quality wool and beautiful motifs outlined in silk