Persian Hosseinabad Rug - 9.60 x 0.68 classic

Persian Hosseinabad Rug - 9.60 x 0.68 classicHosseinabad or Hussainabad rugs are tribal rugs that are handwoven by the semi nomadic peoples of northern Iran in a village near Hamadan by the name of Hosseinabad. They usually have an intricate pattern with a detailed central medallion. The coloring is predominantly shades of red, navy blue, and ivory. Both geometric and floral patterns are seen in rugs of this type. The quality of these rugs is good and they are made with very soft wool making

The symbolism of the tree of life is most profound in Persian carpets and is a visible and delightful reminder to the viewer of truth and understanding being a direct path to heaven

Shirvan rugs are not necessarily linked to a certain village as they share a range of geometric field designs and borders

with an abundance of flowers complimenting the mihrab

Sanandaj has a long and illustrious history of weaving wool rugs which can be traced back into at least the classical period and perhaps much farther back than that

Lahore produces a variety of qualities of hand-knotted rugs

reveals a silk-like sheen that dances under light

There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life

but at the centre of everything we see a floral motif

and cultural legacy

Since then

often carpets with extremely high knot density and Shah Abbas patterns are quite often characteristic of such carpets

The pattern of the rug