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Antique Hamadan Carpet
Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €64,350     $69,850
£55,000
Farnham Antique Carpets

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Antique Hamadan Carpet

19th century
Description

An early antique Hamadan carpet with a large scale all over pattern using the famous 'Herati' design.  This all over design is repeating in the main field which consists of a flower centred in a diamond with curving lanceolate leaves located outside the diamond and parallel to each side. There are many versions of this design in different shapes and varying sizes. This design has been stylised through the centuries and is supposed to represent two fish swimming around a water-lily, the design in 19th century carpets depicts two leaves around a flower.

Using varying dyes, the background colour changes several times throughout this oversize antique carpet, as the weavers changed the dyes many times.  This is often what makes a late 19th century carpet appeal, as they are full of interest and character.

Hamadan is located in the west of Persia and the city was a centre for trading and weaving carpets, hundreds of villages surround Hamadan which produced various designs and qualities of rugs.  

If you would like to view this carpet at home or in our showroom please make contact with us, we are happy to help you either way. We travel all over the UK showing our carpets and rugs in situ.

Physical Dimensions
Height
550cm (216.54")
Width
400cm (157.48")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Hamadan Persian Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA832204
Dealers Internal Reference
9764
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
An early antique Hamadan carpet with a large scale all over pattern using the famous 'Herati' design.
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 This all over design is repeating in the main field which consists of a flower centred in a diamond with curving lanceolate leaves located outside the diamond and parallel to each side.
Farnham Antique Carpets

There are many versions of this design in different shapes and varying sizes. This design has been stylised through the centuries and is supposed to represent two fish swimming around a water-lily, the design in 19th century carpets depicts two leaves around a flower.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Hamadan carpet featuring an intricate overall floral pattern on a cream field surrounded by a terracotta border.
fig 1. Antique Hamadan Carpet

Using varying dyes, the background colour changes several times throughout this oversize antique carpet, as the weavers changed the dyes many times.  This is often what makes a late 19th century carpet appeal, as they are full of interest and character.

fig 2. An antique hand-knotted Hamadan carpet featuring an intricate overall floral pattern on a cream field surrounded by a terracotta border.
fig 2. Antique Hamadan Carpet

Hamadan is located in the west of Persia and the city was a centre for trading and weaving carpets, hundreds of villages surround Hamadan which produced various designs and qualities of rugs.  

If you would like to view this carpet at home or in our showroom please make contact with us, we are happy to help you either way. We travel all over the UK showing our carpets and rugs in situ.

Height
550cm (216.54")
Width
400cm (157.48")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Hamadan Persian Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA832204
Dealers Internal Ref
9764
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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An antique hand-knotted Hamadan carpet featuring an intricate overall floral pattern on a cream field surrounded by a terracotta border.
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Hamadan carpets originate from one of the oldest weaving regions in western Iran, encompassing the city of Hamadan and hundreds of surrounding villages. These hand-knotted textiles are distinguished by their single-weft construction, durable wool pile, and diverse design repertoire ranging from medallion patterns to overall floral foliage.

Authentic Hamadan rugs are constructed using a sturdy cotton warp and weft foundation, into which hand-spun sheeps wool is knotted. Antique examples from before the mid-20th century utilise vegetable and plant-based dyes to achieve soft, layered colour tones.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural irregular variations in weave and dye colour, known as abrash. The underside of a hand-knotted carpet mirrors the surface design clearly, displaying individual knots without synthetic backing or machine stitching along the edges.

A detailed floral Persian rug anchors contemporary minimalism by adding depth, tactile texture, and warm tonal contrast. Placing modern linear furniture over an ornate antique carpet creates a balanced dialogue between classic craft and modern design.

Vacuum regularly without a rotating brush bar to prevent fiber damage, and rotate the carpet periodically to ensure even wear. Professional cleaning should be undertaken by specialists using gentle, pH-balanced washes suited to historic wool textiles.
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