Antique Hamadan Runner

Period: Early 20th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 110 x 412 cm

This rare, early 20th century Hamadan runner is a magnificent and powerfully expressive example of Northwest Persian village weaving, celebrated for its robust structural integrity and legendary geometric grandiosity. Hand knotted with high quality, resilient wool that yields a thick, exceptionally durable pile, this stately yolluk displays a beautifully expansive composition ideally proportioned for grand hallways and long living spaces. The extensive central field is dominated by a deeply saturated midnight indigo ground, providing a dramatic backdrop for a majestic, repeating all over layout of an intricate, geometricized Herati or Mahi pattern. This dense network of stylized diamond motifs, scrolling leaves, and miniature rosettes tightly blankets the inner canvas, creating a mesmerizing sense of infinite movement across the elongated surface, which terminates at both ends in elegant, angled ivory and madder red spandrels.

The complex central motifs are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring soft rose accents, golden ochre, and delicate terracotta highlights embedded within the angular floral elements and repeating geometric filler patterns. Every element within the composition demonstrates a profound individual expression within a sacred, centuries old design language. Framing this intense graphic journey is an elegant, multi layered border system that anchors the energetic movement of the central field. The main border features a warm, earthy tone ground beautifully animated by a continuous, angular geometric vine scroll and repeating blossoms, flanked by detailed narrow guard stripes that provide a crisp, clean frame around the entire historical layout.

Exhibiting a wonderfully authentic aged patina, soft natural abrash variations where the colors have matured gracefully over the decades, and an exceptionally sturdy handle, this antique runner carries a profound visual presence. The characteristic bold contrasts and majestic tribal depth unique to the Hamadan weaving tradition give this piece a timeless versatility, making it a perfect grounding element for both traditional estates and modern minimalist spaces. It stands as an outstanding and highly collectible work of Persian village art, bringing a rich sense of historical narrative, structural elegance, and warm, authentic character to any curated interior.

Stock No: 6397

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