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Hamadan Carpets Hamadan
or Hamedan situated in northwestern province of Iran is one of the major
trading center of rugs and carpets. Hamadan carpets and rugs made in the
neighboring villages and cities are sold here. The carpets are sold both
under the brand name of the villages where they are manufactured or they
are sold as Hamadan. High quality wool or cotton are used for weaving
Hamadan carpets. The carpets and rugs are also influenced by Turkish
traditions. These carpets are used both as floor carpets to sleep on and
as a stair runners. Hamadan rugs and carpets are known in the world for
their texture and durability. Many other countries like Turkey, China,
India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are weaving these carpets by imitating
the Hamadan style. Hamadan carpets are beautiful and are capable of
harmonizing themselves with any types of home decor. Designs and Patterns Hamadan rugs and Hamadan carpets are weaved with complex designs and patterns. Designs generally followed, represents the traditions of the region. As said earlier, these carpets are made in neighboring villages and cities hence they posses distinctive styles and patterns. However there are many characteristics that are similar to all the Hamadan carpets. For example, all the Hamadan carpets come in geometric patterns. The designs that are mostly followed in these carpets consist of medallion-and-corner, and all-over boteh or Herati. Most of the Hamadan rugs and carpets also posses diamond and hexagon medallions. Often the all-over Herati designs consists of an octagonal narrow field. Some of the village design rugs with floral designs and patterns. Some of the designs are curvilinear.
The Herati design of the Hamadan carpet has single floral head. The floral design is embedded in a diamond framework which is surrounded by outwardly curving leaves. The Hamadan rug has got excellent sheen . If the rug is viewed from different angles it seems that the rug is changing the color. The margins consist of fixed decorative designs. The margin has three frames. There are two colored blades in the outer frame whereas the second frame is embellished by long bladed leaves. Colors Vivid colors are used to give the Hamadan carpets a finishing touch. Both bright and light colors are used but bright colors are preferred most. Colors are obtained from natural vegetable dyes. Background colors are generally hard. Colors used in background includes red, blue, dark brown and camel with ivory as a contrasting color. For creating motifs, outlines and borders, White, black, green, gold and ocher are used. Weaving Style Hamadan rugs and carpets come in variety of shapes and sizes. Generally on the cotton foundations, symmetrical (Turkish) knot is used. Pile is woolen. The wool is obtained from hardy sheep in the higher, cooler altitudes. Sometimes, camel hair is also mixed with wool. Weaving is done in compact style. Weave is long, because single weft is used. In Hamadan carpets, as few strands or weft is used there are more rows of knots, creating a more compact weave. It is quite easy to recognize Hamadan carpets. Typical Hamadan carpet consists of a fringe only on one end. The reason behind this is that, the weft threads are looped over the top bar and not tied off one by one. In urban carpets of Hamedan or Hamadan, there are around 27 to35 knots per6.5cm. Whereas in the rural Hamedan carpets there are at the most 25knots per6.5cm. Looms for Hamadan rugs and carpets Two types of looms are usually used for producing these marvelous carpets. These looms are Tabrizian looms and fixed looms. In urban areas weavers use Tabrizian looms whereas in villages fixed looms are used. Major Production Center/ Style Major Production Center/ Style
These carpets are also manufactured in the following countries:
Hamedan or Hamadan, located in the western province of Iran is known for its historic sites, traditions and artistic activities. The place has historical significance. In the second millennium B.C. It was the capital of Medes. It was conquered by Alexander in (331 B.C.). Greeks called it by the name of Ekbatana. Though the village in Hamadan produces both rugs and carpets, rugs predominate. In this province the carpets are woven in floral and stylized patterns.  |
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