A classic antique Persian Hamadan carpet or rug made of hand knotted wool. The rug depicts diamond shaped medallions featuring floral and geometrical ornaments. The borders are decorated with foliage and geometrical ornaments. Hamadan is a city situated in the western part of Iran, 300 kilometres west of Teheran. The city is a centre for trading with carpets that are manufactured in the hundreds from nearby villages and cities. They are easily recognized with their typical patterns and sizes. The patterns are very varying and the medallion as well as carpets with repeated patterns occur. Among individual pattens the Herati is the most common pattern. Oriental Islamic Home Decor, Rugs And Carpets For Interior Design.