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

Prayer niches are the dominant pattern and motifs are largely geometrical

Colours are typically ivory

with the primary border flanked by geometrical guard-stripes of tiny red and blue triangles

Often woven in the Shah Abbasi or the Islimi style (or a combination of the two)

a Turkish knot

Pakistani Persian rugs have curvilinear and floral designs

Prohibited by the Quran

framed by stylized floral patterns

White borders delineate central images and the perimeter is rich in traditional geometric patterns

Herati (the most common) and Boteh or all-over florals

the Herati motif and garden elements in ivory

cream or beige