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

unique sheen and striking appearance

thick pile plush rugs are lovely underfoot

Loribuff (Loribaft) carpets are renowned for their naive and primitive patterns

These rugs were often woven with strands of silver and gold and were placed in palaces and in the palatial homes of the super rich

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antique Sarouk rugs from are in high demand by private collectors and museums

Hosseinabads enjoy a surprisingly long life

luxurious feel

Mahal carpets – the result of an expanding cottage industry – were mainly made on the family level

Using ultra-fine silk fibres

These ultra-luxurious rugs were not just used as floor coverings

Naturally dyed and woven on compact looms