Persian Hamadan Village Rug - 3.67 x 1.05 TribalHamadan 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
Milas rugs are among the most collectable Turkish village rugs
you need look no further than this carpet
but the shape rests in an elliptical shape motif
Chobi was developed in Lahore and Weaving centres were set up in border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan where they were mostly produced for the North American market
weeping willows and cypresses
The colours of the medallion appear also in the main and inner and out guard borders
because the leaves have a clear fish shape
Some believe it represents (variously) fertility
An Afghan rug is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran
It is made of silk and has a great combination of geometric and curvilinear patterns
the precise meaning is difficult to translate except in general terms
