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Gorevan and Hamadan rugs

Gorevan rugs are woven in the neighborhood of Herez. They are exported in large sizes, and are generally rather showy and elaborate. Quite firm and durable, they are popular for dining-rooms.

As they are in great demand in the trade, they are turned out too rapidly, but careful selection brings happy results, for sometimes a truly beautiful rug, with rich warm coloring and a medallion not too pronounced, is found.
Hamadanrugs are generally of camel's hair, although sometimes goat's hair is added.

The field is in the natural shade, as is the surrounding border. An elon­gated medallion appears in the centre; this is orna­mented with floral designs in red, blue, and yellow, as are also the corner areas. Antique Hamadans are very beautiful.

Soft and silky, yet with firmness of texture, and in subdued coloring, they seem appropriate for any room. Some of them, with fine, delicate tracery, in soft shades, remind one of beautiful stained glass seen in the old cathedrals of Europe.