Hamedan rugs

Hamedan is a major city in west-Iran. The city is famous for the handicraft work that is done by artists in the region. Many of our Minakari and ceramic items originate in this region as well. Hamedan is actually on of the oldest cities in the world and is referred to in the bible as Ekbatana. The city is a trading hub for all the artworks flowing into the city from the region. Many of these styles are sold under their own names but they are all part of the Hamedan style. Examples of some premium styles from this region are Zanjan & Toyserkan carpets. The colours of Hamedan rugs are mainly blue & red. The rugs are characterised by diamond shaped motifs. The patterns are often alike Baluchi styles sharing the geometrical basis for their patterns. Lively, flowery patterns alike Kurdish carpets are sometimes seen in Hamedan carpets as well.