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

Kashans can be found in beige

their gorgeous rose-pink or rose-red fields are accented with azure and blue motifs and borders

The oldest examples were woven in the city of Konya

with their iconic patterns

Considered an essential skill

usually on fields of white or ivory

dense pile and pleasing colours

These carpets have an antique look similar to natural wood colour in response to modern fashion

including rust and beige

These rugs are crafted using traditional weaving techniques to create a tight and durable pile

shades of ivory

thick pile and nomadic or tribal look