4 x 6 - Red Antique Persian Hamadan Rug - 79724

79724 Antique Persian Mazlaghan Hamadan Rug, 04'01 x 05'10.

The Amulet Garden: An Antique Persian Hamadan Masterpiece of Tribal Enchantment

Possessing the unmistakable presence of a rare heirloom, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mazlaghan Hamadan rug dates to the Late 19th Century, an era celebrated for the expressive village artistry. Mazlaghan weavings belong to the greater Hamadan tradition and are admired for their dramatic medallions, angular drawing, saturated palettes, and distinctive geometric vocabulary. Here, generations of impeccable craftsmanship converge in a stunning masterwork whose spirited irregularities preserve the hand of its maker, offering the discerning collector an authentic fragment of an increasingly scarce weaving legacy.

Commanding the exceptional composition is an imposing indigo medallion distinguished by its architectural silhouette and filled with rosettes, iconic protection amulets, and intricate geometric devices. Its serrated profile projects outward with lightning-like intensity, creating the striking jagged contours closely associated with Mazlaghan design. Within this privileged centerpiece, flowering rosettes evoke beauty and the perpetual garden, while amuletic forms traditionally carried protective associations. Concentric lozenges introduce another talismanic layer, their nested geometry suggesting watchfulness, continuity, and the safeguarding of what lies within.

Surrounding the medallion, a sumptuous red ground unfolds beneath serrated leaves, scattered rosettes, delicate stems, and enigmatic tribal symbols. Dark corner spandrels echo the central medallion, lending visual authority to the field while creating a sophisticated dialogue between center and perimeter. Their vertical floral formations rise with an almost ceremonial character, enriching the rug with the stylized botanical language that Persian weavers transformed into enduring emblems of abundance and the idealized garden. The contrast of madder red, deep indigo, ivory, blue, green, and softened accents gives the surface the jewel-like complexity prized in distinguished antique village carpets.

Encircling this extraordinary masterpiece is a scarab-style border, its rhythmic procession of stylized forms imparting an intriguing talismanic presence, accompanied by a floral meander guard border that brings graceful order to the surrounding framework. The resulting piece possesses the prestige of an exquisite work of art collected not merely for decoration, but for provenance, individuality, and cultural resonance. With its formidable geometry, storied symbolism, and coveted Late 19th Century character, this antique Persian Mazlaghan Hamadan rug offers an elite interior something impossible to manufacture anew: the patina, mystery, and exclusivity of genuine history.

• Abrash.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in Iran.
• Measures: 04'01 x 05'10.
• Pile Height: 0.14 of an inch.
• Date: 1890's. Late 19th  Century.