Hamadan is one of the most ancient and historical cities of Persia. Its origin goes back to the second millennium BC. the Medes were made in their capital. After the conquest of Alexander the Great, the Greek (331 BC) name Ekbatana was used.

Hamadan is one of the most important regions in Persia that produces large quantities of rugs, but usually, they are of commercial quality. Sometimes one can find fine rugs in Hamadan. Few villages make rugs (large size), but rugs predominate, with one or two areas specializing in runners.

In this province, the rugs are woven in floral and stylized patterns. Their designs are corner medallion, flower bouquets, Botemir, interlaced fish designs, also known as Harati and Zell-e-Sultan. The knots of the Hamadan rugs are often Ghiordes, and they are thick-piled.

Many years ago, the colors used for weaving them were natural beige or camel wool which had a great success amidst the Europeans, as they found them very suitable to spread in the dark and narrow corridors and halls of their buildings. Nowadays, they still use these natural colors.