4'10''x10'3'' Hand Knotted Wool Red Charcoal Hamadan Traditional Medallion Vintage Vegetable dyes Rug

Hand knotted in the Hamadan region of northwestern Iran, this wool carpet uses a triple medallion format that is straightforward in its design with three large diamond medallions stacked vertically down a red field, each outlined in charcoal and filled with a geometric cross motif in gold, brown, and ivory. The field itself is covered in a dense diagonal repeat of small leaf forms in red and dark brown that runs across the entire ground, giving the rug texture and visual depth behind the medallions. The border carries a row of geometric pinwheel rosettes in red, navy, and gold, which fits the tribal character of Hamadan work without overcomplicating the edges. The color palette is warm and grounded, built primarily around red and charcoal with gold and brown adding detail throughout. Vegetable dyes give these tones their richness, and the colors have aged consistently across the piece. Vintage and in excellent condition with no low pile, staining, or damage, it has been professionally cleaned and restored and is completely ready to use. Exact Size: 4'10"x10'3" Weave: Hand Knotted Rug Yarn: Wool Color: Red, Charcoal, Brown, Gold, Blue, Sage, Multi Origin: Iran Pile Height: 0.25 inch Condition: Pre-Owned Condition Description: Vintage in excellent condition. no low pile or stain or damage. Professionally cleaned and restored ready to use. Rug#: ORH21203 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.