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

The asymmetrical Persian knot is more common than the symmetrical Turkish double knot

beige and dark blue

and hunting scenes

The wool is lustrous

flowers and tendrils

rich and hardy

Dominant colours are madder reds

diamonds and crosses as well as representations of animals

luxurious pile with an instantly recognizable overall Boteh (paisley) or Herati pattern in strong reds and blues on an ivory background

16-16 means that there are 16x16 knots per square inch of the rug

Bukharas are prized for their softness

“chob” which means wood