Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 2.80 x 1.10 Square

Persian Hamadan Wool Rug - 2.80 x 1.10 SquareHamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages, many of which have been weaving rugs for centuries. Because Hamadan rugs are drawn from such a wide area, they can be extremely varied in design. They are hard wearing and generally of good quality. Fairly recently rugs have been made in the city of Hamadan itself. Such rugs are made with thick high

but rather to the region

It has a repeat overall pattern with an explosion of floral motifs everywhere

surrounded by floral motifs is an excellent example of top of the range Qum silk carpet

In both style and composition it is of the highest order

It is extremely difficult not to get truly excited by this outstanding rug made by a master craftsman that has signed his work

This is a central medallion Qum silk carpet

There is a very definite cross shape

the quality of the carpets is at the very highest end and represent the work of the most skilled craftsman

It is a wonderful work of art and may be purchased with Peter Faeghi's highest recommendation and with complete confidence

The Khesti

which help to emphasis the parchment colour  base of the main field

This central medallion carpet has a beautiful rosette central motif that blossoms outward