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

Rugs from Veramin are recognized worldwide for their outstanding quality and distinctive style

The natural materials are sheep's wool for the pile and cotton for the warp with somewhat coarser knotting

Afghan Mori rugs are stunning carpets with intricate patterns that combine reds

Every rug is an expression of the individual weaver's tribal life experience and outlook

Kashan rugs originated in the city of Kashan

colours range from somber (indigo blue or red field) to vibrant with starkly contrasting orange

the roots of the kilim trace back to the nomadic peoples of the Middle East

Herati (the most common) and Boteh or all-over florals

During this process the rug piles are cut short and the entire rug is stone washed

they are also often referred to as Mogul rugs

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