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

the Sumak is geometrically patterned wit tribal motifs (usually small birds) and works equally well with traditional

Soviet Armenia and North-Western Iran) that first wove the Kurdish rug

Lively and bright

There are two categories of Gharajeh rugs: one features a row (or rows) of medallions and the other is coloured in primarily light blue

which are knotted from high-quality natural silk but are much more affordable than their Persian counterparts

who have passed down the skill from generation to generation since the Mogul rule of the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century

abstract designs with playful geometry and open fields of colour

The most popular design is the

Considered to resemble the first carpets in history that date back several hundred years before Christ

a new design – the American Sarouk – became popular

They leverage original designs and are known for their use of colour which are often deeply saturated jewel tones

Used as an expression of their makers’ experiences they will surely brighten your space