Antique Hamadan Rug

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 100 x 190 cm

This rare late 19th century Persian Hamadan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a vertical “Tree of Life” arrangement of monumental, multi colored palmettes and stylized blossoming shrubs anchored within a deep, saturated midnight indigo field. This structural balance between the robust, ascending botanical motifs and the dark ground reflects the pinnacle of the Hamadan weaving tradition from the Kurdish influenced villages of West Persia. Rugs of this antiquity are world renowned for their bold, semi geometric interpretations of classical floral themes and their exceptional durability.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary midnight indigo field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red, turquoise blue, and camel. 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 Hamadan region productions. The inclusion of a wide, multi layered border system anchored by a terracotta ground primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral rosettes and scrolling “vine” motifs creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weavers.

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

Stock No: 5459

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