Rug | |
Size | 2'10" X 7'3" |
Material | Antique |
Shipping | Wool |
Condition | Persian |
Brief History of
Lilihan rugs
although a wide range of carpet and mat sizes are produced, the most common
sizes found are 4 x 6 to 8 x 10 feet. The use of a longer pile traditionally
appealed to Americans. The Lilihan rugs are executed using the Hamadan
(single-weft) weave, typically this means that they have one heavy cotton weft
and are made with thick, first quality wool. The Lilihan rugs are the only
fabrics in the Sultanabad region to be single-weft. Lilihan carpets and rugs
are coarsely, but tightly flat woven, making them extremely durable.
Design
Lilihan carpets and
rugs are similar to Sarouk carpets in colors, style and
thickness.6 According to Leslie Stroh of Rug News, there are about 3000
different designs for Hamadan rugs. This is attributed to 1500 villages in the
Hamadan region that each produced two styles of designs. While some geometric
patterns can be found amongst Lilihan carpets, the more prevalent designs are
traditional floral motifs.
Colors
The pink color of the
weft, distinguishes the Lilihan carpets from all others. Khaki and brown also
accentuate the primarily salmon field color.s from the small town of
Ghiassabad.