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

These designs feature a fine repeated gul design

One of Iran's leading rug manufacturers is the ancient city of Nahavand

but they are difficult to source today

baff meaning knot) were once manufactured in Hamadan city

Woven with the Persian or asymmetrical knot and with wool made of velvet and silk

Turkemistan and Afghanistan

with secondary colours of gold and yellow ochre

Unusual among rural communities

which can be in the shape of an eighpointed star

Pakistani Bokhara

Located near Arak in west-central Iran

a large group living a nomadic lifestyle in Northeastern Persia