Antique Hamadan Runner

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 100 x 515 cm

This rare late 19th 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 an impressive linear sequence of three diamond medallions. These sharp, stepped edge medallions are masterfully layered, transitioning gracefully from striking ivory cream cores detailed with delicate floral motifs into surrounding madder red and blue outer fields intricately filled with a dense, all over Herati or Mahi pattern of scrolling leaves and stylized rosettes.

The complex design elements are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring soft rose accents, deep sky blue highlights, and subtle sage green touches embedded within the repeating floral fills and corner spandrels. 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 crisp ivory ground beautifully animated by a continuous, repeating geometric floral scroll, flanked by detailed narrow guard stripes that provide a 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 layout 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: 6225

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