Hamadan Rug All Over Herati Design from North West Persia - Ca 1920 308 x 102 cm Material - Jichimu 75 x 40 x 61

75 x 40 x 61

a manifestation of Shiva

rich polychrome lacquer finish

the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis

typical of the Mughal period

Hamadan Rug All Over Herati Design from North West Persia - Ca 1920 308 x 102 cm Material - Jichimu 75 x 40 x 61The rich history of the Persian carpet goes back to at least 400BC when according to Xenophon, they were so highly prized they were often used as diplomatic gifts. Today, they have gained notoriety across the globe for their beautiful, colourful and complex designs and are well known for their quality and durability with the potential for a single rug to last centuries given the right care. This particular long rug from north west Persia boasts a