Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric Medallion Pattern, Moss Green & Red, 4x7

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"This beautifully handwoven vintage Persian Hamadan area rug from the early to mid-20th century features a composition centered on a … Read more "This beautifully handwoven vintage Persian Hamadan area rug from the early to mid-20th century features a composition centered on a cream-toned medallion elegantly framed by a larger red medallion adorned with finely rendered geometric and animal motifs — symbolic elements that speak to the cultural heritage, protective traditions, and storytelling vocabulary of Persian tribal design. The surrounding field is filled with intricate geometric forms and stylized floral elements that create a rich visual tapestry of considerable depth. Hamadan rugs, woven in the city of Hamadan and the surrounding villages of Western Persia, are one of the most diverse and widely produced categories of Persian village rug — ranging from simple tribal pieces to sophisticated town weavings of considerable refinement. This example, with its medallion-and-animal format and warm vegetable-dyed palette, represents the tradition at its most personally expressive. Dimensions: 3’ 5” X 6’ 7” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia (Hamadan region) Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use SKU: 1794" See less