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

Simple diamond and triangle patterns in strong reds

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most often red

thick and hardwearing

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

colours range from somber (indigo blue or red field) to vibrant with starkly contrasting orange

luxurious feel

a highly valued Persian knot

These beautifully coloured

thick pile and nomadic or tribal look

Bringing together different cultures

a unit of the Esari people