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

central Persia's Isfahan Province

most often red

and this mood is reflected in the design of Sarouk (Saruq) rugs: a stunning fusion of angular floral patterns (with or without a central medallion) and primitive geometrics

untrimmed embroidery thread and loose ends

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

straight medallions

the art of rug-making – which was the primary means of creative expression – was also instructional

While most weavers vary this trademark style slightly according to their own artistry – sometimes including a central medallion and corner pieces (as in the rug below) - the core design remains much the same

Ziggler or Chobi rugs have unique characteristics that differentiate them from others carpets

materials and motif

During this process the rug piles are cut short and the entire rug is stone washed

terracotta and burgundy