Description:-
61406 Distressed Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Runner, 02'09 x 09'11.
The Herati Garden: A Persian Hamadan Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur
In the world of collectible Persian textiles, few pieces whisper refinement as effortlessly as this hand-knotted wool Khamseh Hamadan rug runner. Washed to a velvety patina through generations of admiration, it carries that coveted antique fade—an aged softness that high-end collectors actively pursue but only rarely encounter. Its presence is quietly aristocratic: an uninterrupted lattice of iconic Herati motifs flowing from end to end, balanced with the kind of disciplined symmetry reserved for the most accomplished village weavers of the Khamseh district. Every precious knot radiates an old-world dignity, the kind of woven poetry that elevates interiors into spaces of cultural privilege.
The palette alone is a testament to its exclusivity. Earth-rooted camel browns dissolve into tiers of oxidized blue, an abrash shift that feels atmospheric and painterly. This tonal transition wasn’t accidental; Khamseh weavers have long used natural dye variation to mimic the movement of light over architecture and desert. Here, it reads like passing dusk across a lost Persian courtyard. Layered by a gentle antique wash and delicate distressing, the wool surface glows with a diffused warmth that suggests centuries of selective use rather than wear. It’s that rare kind of patina that simply cannot be reproduced—an inheritance of time that instantly signals authenticity, status, and provenance.
Along the perimeter, a leaf-and-calyx border—often referred to as the wine-glass motif—frames the composition with elegant restraint. Its meandering line, smartly squared corners, and architectural refinement reveal the distinctive signature of Hamadan-area Khamseh work. The geometry feels authoritative, as though the border is quietly declaring its pedigree. To connoisseurs, those bracketed corners and rectilinear rhythm are subtle but unmistakable markers of a sub-region that always prized precision and conceptual clarity. It’s the sort of border scholars clock immediately; and the kind of detail that turns a beautiful rug into a museum-grade textile.
This exquisite work of art is not merely decorative—it is a symbol of cultural discernment. Its elongated form and restrained ornamentation command attention without noise, the way heirloom jewelry glitters without trying. In grand entry halls, gallery-like corridors, or beneath the feet of custom millwork, it projects an aura of intellectual luxury and private-collection rarity. For clients who choose pieces that tell stories, who invest in legacy rather than trend, this extraordinary Khamseh Hamadan is a prize. It is a window into a weaving lineage that earnestly pursued harmony, order, and beauty—delivered here as a timeless object of distinction.
- Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 02'09 x 09'11.
- Pile Height: 0.14 of an inch.
- Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
