Persian Hossein Abad

Persian Hossein AbadHosseinabad or Hussainabad tribal rugs are handwoven by the semi nomadic peoples of northern Iran in Hosseinabad village near Hamadan. These long runners feature simple geometric patterns with or without a central medallion. Small animals or floral elements are sometimes incorporated, and the famous Herati design is occasionally included. Vibrantly coloured with natural vegetable dyes, shades of ivory, red and navy blue are most common. The foundation

thick pile plush rugs are lovely underfoot

flowering branches

Larger rugs feature Turkish Memling guls

including a refined palette of ivory

They often adorned walls and were even placed on the throne of the king or at his feet

Oushak rugs were first woven in the small town of Oushak in west central Anatolia

Nomadic tribes in the district of Sirjan (in southern Iran's Fars and Kerman provinces) have a long rug weaving history that includes both Turkish and Kurdish influences

These tribal designs are best known for the “fil-poi”or elephant’s foot shapes which are a large octagonal gul now described as Bukhara patterns

seven-sided centre medallion that has smaller diamond shapes at either end

Bukharas are prized for their softness

) Although earth tones

Considered an asset in western markets