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

including the process of hand-knotting on the spindle of the loom

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who have passed down the skill from generation to generation since the Mogul rule of the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century

made with vegetable dyed wool and a cotton or goat hair foundation

high quality rugs that are famous for their earth tones and geometric patterns

once the centre for Turkish carpet production – in the 13th century and were heavily influenced by the Greeks

Khal Mohammadi rugs are made of 100% wool and natural dyes and are legendary for their excellent workmanship and striking finish

floral garden motifs with palmettos

Afghan Beshir rugs are hand knotted and emphasize geometric patterns in their designs

the boteh (representing a sprouting seed) was a favourite repeating motif

With an average of 120 knots per square inch

More sophisticated than primitive