4x11'1'' Hand Knotted Wool Navy Brown Hamadan Traditional Geometric Vintage Medallion Vegetable dyes Rug

Hand knotted in the Hamadan region of northwestern Iran, this wool runner follows a classic tribal format where four large hexagonal medallions are stacked vertically along the full length of the piece, each one drawn in navy with geometric interior patterning in ivory, coral, and teal against a warm brown and red field. The medallions alternate between those with ivory centers and those with deeper red and navy cores, creating a rhythm down the length of the runner. Small geometric filler motifs in red, teal, and brown occupy the spaces between each medallion, filling the field with detail that is characteristic of Hamadan village work. The ivory border carries a repeat of geometric floral units in navy, coral, and teal, and the inner and outer guards add stepped geometric detail that reinforces the tribal character of the whole piece. Vegetable dyes account for the depth of the navy and the warmth of the brown ground, tones that have aged together over decades into the kind of color harmony that defines genuinely old Persian work. 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: 4x11'1" Weave: Hand Knotted Rug Yarn: Wool Color: Navy, Brown, Ivory, Turquoise, Coral, Blush, Multi Origin: Iran Pile Height: 0.5 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#: ORH21201 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.