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

usually on burgundy red

flat-woven carpet or rug that is also used for packaging and bedding

home to the famous Ottoman manufacturers

one of the world's oldest and highly regarded carpet manufacturing centres

Qum master weavers create extraordinarily fine lines in their work and show pride of craftsmanship by including their signature in a border

Sarouk is a beautiful village located with a rich history in carpet weaving

The relatively rare Sumak kilim

It is the semi-nomadic Kudish people of Markad – living in tribes away from the city and practicing the traditions of their ancestors – that weave the tribal Lilian rug

histories and traditions

high-end antique Tabriz rugs

The carpets feature nomadic and geometrical motifs in a rectilinear design

with shades of baby and navy blue and gentle touches of tan