Hamadan is the capital city of the northwestern province of Hamadan in Iran. This city is more of a marketplace for rugs made in villages and towns in the vicinity than a rug production center. Although each village or group of villages has its own distinctive designs, they all have certain characteristics in common. The most common designs consist of medallion-and-corner, and all-over boteh or herati. Diamond and hexagon medallions are common. Often the all-over herati designs have a narrow field in the shape of a large octagon creating corners. Designs similar to Mashad and modern Kerman rugs are also woven. Most often, the village women weave the rugs while the children are at school. Dimensions are 3 ft. 8 in. W x 9 ft. 7 in. L