Vintage and in mint condition, this hand knotted Kurdish Hamadan wool runner comes with its vegetable dyes fully intact and no restoration needed. Woven in the Kurdish Hamadan tradition of northwestern Iran, the runner places three large octagonal medallions in deep navy across a rich rust red field, each medallion filled with geometric interior forms in orange, gold, ivory, and sage that are drawn in characteristic Kurdish tribal work. The field between the medallions is populated with geometric rosette and star forms in gold and orange that keep the red ground active, and a partial demi-medallion at the lower end completes the composition across the full length of the runner. The gold and orange border carries a compact geometric repeat in navy, rust, and ivory that mirrors the palette of the field and holds the edges of the piece firmly, with small stepped guard stripes on either side that are typical of the Kurdish Hamadan weaving tradition. Vegetable dyes give the rust field and navy medallions a depth and warmth that has remained consistent and well-saturated across the piece, with no uneven fading across its length.
- Exact Size: 3'9"x11'6"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Rust, Gold, Charcoal, Orange, Ivory, Sage, Blue, Multi,
- Origin: Iran
- Pile Height: 0.25 inch
- Condition: Pre-Owned
- Condition Description: Vintage in mint condition
- Rug#: ORH21213
Story Behind the Art: Hamedan rugs, originating from the ancient city of Hamedan in western Iran—one of the country’s oldest and most prolific weaving centers—are renowned for their durability above all else. While they may not possess the intricate refinement of Kerman patterns, the fine knotting of Kashan, or the inventive variety of Tabriz, they stand out as some of the most hard-wearing Persian rugs ever made. This resilience is owed to the use of coarse, robust local wool, which produces a thick, deep pile ideally suited for longevity. Stylistically, Hamedan rugs are distinguished by bold central or multiple medallions, framed by angular tendrils, stylized motifs, and at times, animal figures. Though simpler in execution than other Persian traditions, their designs exude a raw, primitive strength—where geometric and stylized forms combine to create an aesthetic that is both enduring and powerfully expressive.