 Hussainabad
rugs originate from Hussainabad, located in west central Iran south of
the city of Hamadan, Hussainabad 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 rugs 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 rugs 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 rugs. 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 rugs 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 rugs, with green, gold, and yellow as
the secondary colors.
The foundations on Hussainabad rugs is 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.
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