This is a Hamadan rug. Hamadan is believed to be among the oldest Iranian cities and one of the oldest in the world. Hamadan carpets are usually woven with a foundation of wool or heavy cotton and decorated with simple, geometrical motifs. Hamadan is mentioned in the biblical book of Ezra under the name of Ecbatana. The finely crafted rugs from this region incorporate the culture of the 1,500 villages in the area.
Material: Wool
This rug is made from wool. This rug's natural material is soft, warm, and durable - a practical choice for any area, even with high foot traffic. The most popular material used for rugs for thousands of years, a wool rug will provide you a lifetime of comfort with easy upkeep.
Country: Afghanistan
This rug is made in Afghanistan. Afghan rugs are mostly assembled in northern and western Afghanistan, by various tribes and ethnic groups but mainly by Turkmen. Almost all of Afghan weavers make rugs that are about the same as those they have woven for decades.Various vegetable, and other natural dyes are the foundation of afghan rugs. The most typical rug that is made by Afghans is that of the octagonal elephant's foot (Bukhara) print, often with a red background.
Size: Medium Rugs (between 4' x 6' and 6' x 9')
This medium size rug is perfect for small living rooms, bedrooms, recreational rooms, and more. This size rug fits well underneath a coffee table, in front of a bed, or in any common room.
