Antique Dated Hamadan Runner

Period: Dated 1338-1919
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 125 x 390 cm

This rare dated 1338-1919 Hamadan runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a majestic vertical chain of stepped geometric diamond medallions. This structural balance between the prominent indigo-blue field complete with its structured rows of repeating medallions, surrounding multi-layered guard borders, and impressive monumental runner scale reflects the pinnacle of traditional Persian fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its bold tribal storytelling, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this historical significance are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive regional design narratives with a striking, geometric pattern rhythm.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary deep indigo canvas contrasted by rich madder red, soft ivory, and multiple framing bands that allow vibrant touches of blue, red, and multi-colored details to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over a century ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic wool texture that are hallmarks of the finest dated Persian regional productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring continuous geometric and stylized motifs create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, tight knotting structure and a supple yet firm handle tailored for elongated architectural spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the central medallion layout and corresponding tribal borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic dated Hamadan runner production. Ultimately, this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical Persian art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 5969

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