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

Some of these newer carpets feature a vibrant salmon pink field (dughi) achieved by mixing red dye with yogurt

a small town near the city of Hamadan

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

It is the endless variety and the richness of these motifs and designs that makes Malayer rugs so interesting

but there was some variation

the first rug producing workshop was established in Tabriz

Ziggler began producing carpets in the Persian town of Arak in the early 1870s

with motifs outlined in light yellow

The pile is relatively short when compared to other oriental rugs because of the antique washing process

the popular Mahal is made in a number of countries

cream or beige

Without the use of any modern technology