Antique Hamadan Rug

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 130 x 190 cm

This rare late 19th century Persian Hamadan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a centralized hexagonal medallion anchored within a densely patterned field. This structural balance between the multi-layered medallion rendered in madder red, ivory, and midnight indigo and the surrounding “Herati” style floral lattice reflects the pinnacle of the village weaving tradition from the Hamadan region of Northwest Persia. Rugs of this era are world-renowned for their bold, rustic aesthetic and the use of geometricized botanical motifs that represent a distinct artistic language developed in rural weaving communities.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary field of deep madder red and midnight indigo that serves as a dramatic canvas for high-contrast shifts of sky blue, ivory, and soft terracotta. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century regional productions. The inclusion of a complex multi-layered border system, anchored by a primary blue-ground border containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating geometric palmettes, creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and the technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun local wool with a characteristically sturdy pile and a firm, substantial handle. The exceptional clarity of the geometric outlines, specifically the sharply rendered edges of the central medallion and the precisely executed guard borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Hamadan. Ultimately this rug stands as a premier example of Persian village art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 5574

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