Hamadan
is among the oldest cities
of Iran. It was previously called as Hegmataneh means
a place of meeting. The city has established its name in
rug industry. Hamadan rugs are durably constructed owing
to the jagged wool revolved from strong sheep in the higher
and cooler altitudes. These rugs feature large variations
in patterns ranging from geometrical, floral elements to
small animals and at occasionally the popular Herati design.
The rugs produced in Hamadan city and other adjacent regions
are all handcrafted with pile fully of wool and colored
with innate vegetable dyes. Silk is rarely seen in Hamadan
rugs. Warps and wefts are frequently cotton but at some
times goat hair is also used.
Hamadan
rugs are renowned for their excellent quality and durability
for long episodes of time. These rugs feature a single-wefted
medallion. Bright red and blue are the predominant colors in
these rugs. However, you can also see soft green, brown and
blue in some rugs.
In Hamadan, weavers use Turkish
knots in rugs and their size varies between 4x6 feet to
8x10 feet.
Hamadan is known to be a significant city in the rug industry
since by the side of it many villages construct innumerable
flooring pieces that are all exclusive and noteworthy.
