Description:

Antique Persian Hamadan rug was hand knotted in Iran of 100% natural wool. This rug is 90+ years old, has medium to low wool piles and is in excellent condition for its age. Beautiful colors with excellent quality. No repairs, very soft and showing some signs of abrash (uneven fading) due to the use of antiquated vegetable dyes. This rug was acquired from an established rug merchant. Clean and ready to be enjoyed. Recent embargoes by the U.S. against Iranian goods should cause the value of these rugs to increase.

    Provenance:
  • The rug was acquired directly from an established rug merchant.
  • Dimensions:
  • 5ft 0in x 9ft 7in, 21.6lbs (152cm x 292cm, 9.8kg)
  • Medium:
  • Hand Knotted Rug
  • Circa:
  • 1920s
  • Notes:
  • Hamadan is a city situated in the western part of Iran, 300 kilometers west of Teheran. It is one of the worlds oldest cities and is mentioned under the name of Ekbatana in the Bible. The city is a center for trading with carpets that are manufactured in the hundreds from nearby villages and cities. The best of these carpets are sold under their own names such as Nahavand, Tuiserkan, Malayer and Hosseinabad. Simpler carpets from the area are sold under the generic term Hamadan. They are easily recognized with their typical patterns and sizes. Among individual patterns the Herati is the most common pattern. The colors are dominated by different nuances of indigo blue and madder red. Older Hamadan carpets can be extremely attractive products. In the city of Hamadan, carpets were manufactured with a considerably higher quality.
  • Condition:
  • Excellent

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