Antique Hamadan Runner

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 103 x 315 cm

this rare late 19th century Hamadan runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a striking vertical sequence of bold stepped blue medallions interspersed with stylized floral palmettes, geometric branches, and tribal motifs. This structural balance between the prominent vibrant red field complete with its structured central medallions, surrounding multi-layered geometric and floral guard borders, and elongated gallery scale reflects the pinnacle of traditional Northwest Persian fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its expressive tribal design, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive regional design narratives with a striking, balanced pattern rhythm.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary saturated madder-red canvas contrasted by rich indigo-blue, deep forest green, soft cream, and terracotta accents, all framed by a multi-tiered blue and red border that allows small geometric motifs to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic wool texture that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Persian Hamadan productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring continuous geometric rosette and vine-scroll bands create a graceful visual boundary that highlights the superior hand-spun wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, thick knotting structure and a supple yet sturdy handle tailored for grand architectural corridors. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the central medallion sequence and corresponding broad borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Hamadan runner production. Ultimately, this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical Persian village art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 5984

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