Hand-Knotted Persian Hamadan Wool Rug
Item Details
A vintage hand-knotted Persian Hamadan area rug. This wool pile rug is crisply rendered in hues of red, blue, orange, pink, tan, yellow, and ivory. It commences with a lobed medallion comprised of florals and flanked with palmette pendants. The lozenge field is densely populated with floral racemes, sprays, and bouquets with foliage and palmette fillers, and grounded by layered spandrels infilled with complementary motifs. Framing the field are carnation meander and reciprocal guard borders, while the primary border displays a palmette grounded pattern over deep blue. The rug is finished with overcast selvedges and wool warp fringe. It is unlabeled.
| Type | Area Rug |
| Materials | Wool |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Approximate Size | 7′ × 10′ |
| Origin | Iran |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Period | Vintage |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- some minor threadbare areas and pile loss throughout, primarily to gold tone areas; minor fray and snagging to selvedges; fringe shows light wear and discoloration.
Dimensions
- approximately 7.2’ W x 10.3’ D.
Item #
18BOS955-128
