Hussainabad rugs

Hussainabad rugs, hand woven in west central Iran by semi-nomadic people, are primarily rug runners featuring bold geometric variations of classical Boteh and Herati designs.
Hussainabad, located in west central Iran south of the city of Hamadan, produces some of the better quality village rugs from the Hamadan region. The majority of Hussainabad rugs are very long rug runners. They are tribal rugs that are hand woven by semi-nomadic people. Hussainabad rug runners are extremely durable and long lasting due in large part to the quality of the wool, which is spun from sheep living in higher altitudes with cooler temperatures.

The local artisans weave very high quality rug runners primarily using the Turkish symmetrical knot with an average KPSI (knots per square inch) of approximately 82.
Hussainabad rug runners are well known for their bold, geometric designs which may include hexagonal and diamond shapes, sharply angled medallions, and zigzag lightning patterns. Geometric variations of classical Boteh and Herati designs are frequently used on Hussainabad rug runners. Boteh is a floral design meaning immature flower or palm leaf in Farsi and cluster of leaves in Persian, and may be interpreted as paisley, flame, tear drop, pine cone, pear, and tree. It is most often seen on rug runners as a repetitive all-over pattern. Herati is an old Mongol (Turkish) design comprised of fish and turtles. It may also be referred to as Mahi, meaning fish in Farsi. A popular design on Hussainabad rug runners is a rosette surrounded by four leaves inside a diamond shape with a fish pattern repeating throughout the field. Red, navy blue, and ivory are predominantly used on Hussainabad rug runners, with green, gold, and yellow as the secondary colors.
The foundations on Hussainabad rug runners are cotton, while the pile is very high quality wool. Their extreme durability makes them the ideal for use in high traffic areas such as entrances and hallways. They are wonderfully attractive and will add a splash of color and character to bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, family rooms, and dens.