This antique Persian Hamadan rug 3.4x4.9, hand-knotted in western Iran around 1930, is a compelling example of one of Persia's most enduring and prolific weaving traditions. 
 
Origin & Background
Hamadan is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, located in western Iran and historically one of the most important rug-producing centers in Persia. The "Hamadan" designation encompasses weavings from more than a thousand surrounding villages, each bringing its own ethnic and artistic influences — Persian, Kurdish, Lori, and Turkish — to the loom. That cultural diversity is part of what makes every Hamadan rug unique.
Construction
Pile: Hand-spun, high-quality wool — thick and durable, characteristic of village Hamadan production
Foundation: Cotton warp and single-weft cotton construction — a signature structural trait that distinguishes authentic Hamadan rugs
Knot: Turkish (symmetrical/Ghiordes) knot
Dyes: Natural vegetable and mineral-based dyes, producing the warm, time-deepened palette typical of pre-synthetic-dye Persian production