Early 20th Century Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Hamadan runner with central hexagonal motifs surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.
Vintage 1930s Persian Style Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Hamadan runner with central hexagonal motifs surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.
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Antique Hamadan Runner 4.05m x 1.05m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Hamadan runner, woven circa 1910. This runner features an all over design of stylised flowers on a rich indigo field and red border.
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Vintage Hamadan Runner 2.83m x 0.76m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful vintage Hamadan runner, handwoven circa 1940 with a traditional Herati design on a terracotta field and ivory border.
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$2,330Sale Price|20% Off
Long, Vintage Hamadan Runner, Persian, Hallway, Rug, Carpet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long, vintage Hamadan runner. A Persian, woollen hallway rug or carpet, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
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Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Runner 2.8' x 9.11', Circa 1920 - 1C1199
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Magnificently Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Runner This exquisite and character-rich runner rug is an authentic piece of Persian textile history, hand-knotted in the Hamadan re...
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$693Sale Price|65% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug 3.4' x 7.7, 1920s - 1C1104
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our exquisite Handmade Antique Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug, a true masterpiece that encapsulates the charm and heritage of the 1920s.
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner 3.5' x 9.9', circa 1920 - 1C1211
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This authentic antique Hamadan runner, dating to the 1920s, is a superb example of Persian village weaving.
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Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Runner Rug 3.5' x 9.4' 1920s - 1N79
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Authentic Village Craft: Antique Handmade Persian Hamadan Wool Runner Step into the enduring legacy of Persian village weaving with this authentic handmade antique Hamadan rug, craft...
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner – Distressed 1920s Wool Rug 2.5' x 10.3' - 1C1233
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A narrow and beautifully aged handmade Persian Hamadan runner from the 1920s, woven in wool with the characteristic village craftsmanship of the Hamadan region.
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Antique Hamadan Runner 4.04m x 0.84m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique runner, woven in one of the many villages surrounding Hamadan circa 1920.
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Geometric Ivory Hand-Knotted Runner - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Rich in character and time-honored craftsmanship, this antique Persian Hamadan runner from the early 20th century reflects the bold tribal artistry of northwest Iran.
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Antique Floral Design Runner - Late 19th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This elegant late 19th century Hamadan runner was woven in the Hamadan region of western Persia and reflects the distinctive character of traditional Persian village weaving.
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Antique Camel Hair Hamadan Narrow Runner Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Pure woven poetry is what comes to mind when looking at this charming Hamadan village rug, with a camel wool background punctuated by an irregular repeat network of polychrome steppe...
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3'4"x10' Almond Brown Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Almond Brown, Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Clean, Cropped Thin, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile heig...
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3'x9'2" Brown Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion, Sheared Low and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, ...
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2'10"x11'1" Brown Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan with Serrated Medallions, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Or...
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3'5"x9'2" Beige Hand Knotted Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan Wool Clean Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beige, Hand Knotted, Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan with Fish Mahi Herat All Over Design, Clean, Distinct Abrash, Worn Down, Pure Wool Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool L...
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2'6"x10' Amber Brown Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Amber Brown, Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan with All Over Design, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Narrow Runner, Ori...
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3'x11'6" Brown Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan with Large Medallions, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Orien...
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3'2"x6'5" Rose Red Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Red, Vintage Zoroastrian Hamadan with Geometric Design, Worn Out and Distressed, Zero Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No ...
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Fine Geometric Caucasian Handwoven Runner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of Hamadan designs, this runner boasts a captivating handwoven pattern with exquisite geometric motifs.
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Hamadan Runner Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Hamadan runner rug, circa 1920.
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Persian Hamadan Runner, Wool, Early 20th Century, Iran, 121x43 Inches
Located in Savannah, GA
Persian Hamadan Runner, Early 20th Century
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Antique Persian Camel Hamadan Runner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: early 20th century Colors: pale camel, oxblood, navy blue, faded salmon Pile: medium Wear Notes: 2 Material: wool on wool Gorgeous antique camel field runner wit...
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W 51.19 in L 114.18 in
Semi Antique Persian Hamadan, Tribal Style Runner, All-Over Design, Navy & Red
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous 70+ Year Old Persian Hamadan Runner 4' 4" x 9' 6" Striking Mid 20th Century runner hand knotted in the ancient region of Hamadan.
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Antique Hamadan Kilim Runner
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine, durable, flat-woven Kilim. Woven by Kurdish women. 100% wool on cotton foundation. Dyes are chromatic and organic.
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Unusual Old Persian Hamadan Kilim Runner
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine, durable, flat-woven Kilim. Woven by Kurdish women. 100% wool on cotton foundation. Dyes are chromatic and organic.
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W 42.25 in L 132.25 in
Persian Hamadan Design Runner, Wool, Antique, Iran, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Persian Hamadan Design Runner, Early 20th Century
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W 41.25 in L 118.5 in
Persian Hamadan Design Runner, Wool, Antique, Iran, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Persian Hamadan Design Runner, Early 20th Century
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Persian Hamadan Design Runner, Wool, Antique, Iran, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Persian Hamadan Design Runner, Early 20th Century
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Antique Hamadan Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hamadan Runner Rug
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Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61140 Vintage Persian Hamadan runner, 03'05 x 10'03.
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Antique Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hamadan runner. Size: 3'0" × 13'4" (91 × 406 cm) An early 20th century West Persian Hamadan antique runner, the abrashed red field with rows of unusual geometric floral and...
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Hamadan Runner Rug
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Vintage Hamadan Runner
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful vintage Hamadan runner, handwoven circa 1940 with a traditional Herati design on a terracotta field and ivory border.
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
This circa 1920 antique Persian Hamadan runner rug features an all-over design of elaborate geometric abstractions containing linear motifs in sharp green, orange and brown, against ...
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Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Hamadan runner Size: 3'8" × 11'5" (111 × 347 cm) An early 20th century Persian Hamadan rug runner with a stepped lozenge lattice containing primitive fleurons in a ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Hamadan runner Size: 3'7" × 7'3" (109 × 220 cm) An early 20th century Persian Hamadan runner, the camel field with an angular vine and abstract polychrom...
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Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian hamadan runner Size: 3'0" × 7'0" (91 × 213 cm) Because of their long and narrow shape, runners are perfect for corridors, staircases and transitional rooms.
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61199 Antique Persian hamadan runner, 02'03 x 09'04. With its timeless style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Hamadan runner is a captivating vi...
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A Hamadan Runner 14'7" x 3'9"
Located in New York, NY
'An antique early 20th century Persian Hamadan runner, the light camel field with intricate interlocking geometric patterns within a light blue floral border and an outer wide plain ...
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Wonderful Early 20th Century Hamadan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Hamadan runner with a large diamond medallion amidst a field of floral trellis on a coral background surrounded by a floral and leaf patterned border f...
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Antique Hamadan Runner Oriental Wool Rug C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Hamadan Runner Oriental Wool Rug with Central Medallions and Stylized Floral Elements C1930 Measures - 147 1/2" x 28 3/4"
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A Persian Hamadan Runner 9' x 3'3"
Located in New York, NY
'An early 20th century Persian Hamadan runner, the field with a polychrome diamond tile pattern allover in shades of blue, dusty rose and browns within a ivory serrated leaf border.
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20th Century Hamadan Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Kurd Hamadan runner rug hand-woven in the first half of the 20th century.
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Jacobean Style Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
60223 Jacobean Style Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner, Hallway Runner Vintage hand-knotted wool Persian Hamadan runner featuring stacked medallions surrounded by geometric motifs and f...
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Boteh Pattern, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
76424 Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Boteh Pattern, Hallway Runner.
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Bird Design Hamadan Runner 2'4" x 13'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vintage Persian Bird Design Hamadan Runner Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: Vintage
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Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Hamadan Runner with All-Over Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'5 x 12'5 Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Hamadan Runner with All-Over Tribal Design. Keivan Woven Arts; rug EN-14915; country of origin / type: Persian / Hamadan, circa 1920.
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Hand Knotted Semi-Antique Persian Hamadan Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind hand knotted semi-antique Persian Hamadan runner rug. It has been knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving craftsmansh...
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Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
A geometric Hamadan antique runner, the camel field with a rigid lattice of thick striped bands containing abstract floral motifs within an ivory angular floral vine border.
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Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Persian Hamadan runner with modern tribal style featuring three medallions.
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Beautiful 1950's long figural Hamadan runner from estate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful figural extremely long figural Hamadan runner purchased from a Greenwich estate.
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Colorful Antique N.W Persian Hamadan Runner with Tribal Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful vintage Persian Hamadan runner with tribal Motifs, Vertical Medallion Design, rug DSP-0505-20, country of origin / type: Iran / Hamadan, circa 1930.
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner, Extra Long Persian Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
Impeccably woven combined with its bold elemental nature, antique Persian Hamadan extra long carpet runner embodies traditional style.
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Antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan Runner, Extra Long Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
77052, antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan runner, extra long hallway runner. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan runner features an all-over Herati pattern on...
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Semi Antique Blue Hamadan Runner with in Blues and Creams
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940's semi antique Hamadan rug. This semi antique Hamadan Runner, rug H-1010-17, from mid-20th century features sub-geometric medallions set on a dark blue background, surrounded by...
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Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner with Amish Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53164, vintage Persian Hamadan runner with Amish Shaker style. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted vintage Persian Hamadan runner beautifully embodies an Amish Shaker style.
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Geometric Ivory Hand Knotted Unused Persian Hamadan Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind hand knotted semi-antique Persian Hamadan Runner rug. It has been knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving craftsmansh...
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Jewel Toned Antique Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
Rare long and narrow Persian Hamadan Runner in jewel tones. Hamadan is a city situated in the western part of Iran, 300 kms west of Teheran.
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W 51.97 in L 106.3 in
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug 4.3' x 8.8', 1970s - 1T12
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse your space in timeless artistry with our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug, a masterpiece from the 1970s.
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Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
This antique runner, woven in the city of Hamadan by a skilled craftsman, is everything carpet aficionado could wish for.
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Antique Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
The central section woven with typical Persian inspired flowers on a camel ground within 3 different outer borders in terracotta, cream and brown.
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W 39 in L 111 in
Antique Hamadan Runner in Blue Background & Multi-Color, Tribal Motifs 3'3 x 9'3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Hamadan Runner in Blue Background Multi Colors With Tribal Motifs.
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Antique Persian Camel Hair Hamadan Runner with Deep Red Medallions 3'6 x 16'7
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique Persian Hamadan runner, camel hair rug, Persian hallway runner, vintage Hamadan rug, navy and red Persian runner, geometric tribal rug, Persian camel hair carpet, Hamadan woo...
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W 42.92 in L 125.2 in
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug 3.5' x 10.4', 1960s - 1S16
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug, a timeless piece from the 1960s that seamlessly combines tradition with enduring style.
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Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Modern Rustic Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60823, distressed antique Persian Hamadan runner with Modern Rustic Industrial style.
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Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner with French Elizabethan Style, Extra-Long Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
77496 vintage Persian Hamadan runner with French Elizabethan style, extra-long runner.
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Vintage Persian Kasvin Hamadan Runner with Sarouk Design, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
75369, vintage Persian Kasvin Hamadan runner with sarouk design, Hallway runner.
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
This "camel hair", actually dyed wool, NW Persian runner displays three characteristic ivory and dark blue serrated medallions with en suite finial pendants on the camel ground with ...
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Antique Malayer Hamadan Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Great vegetable dyed silky soft wool pile over cotton warp and wool weft foundation. The design contain allot of detail. Looking at the carpet from one direction you will notice bir...
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Persian Hamadan Runner in Warm Tones of Tan, Taupe, Brown, and L. Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'0 x 9'2 Persian Hamadan Runner in Warm Tones of Tan, Taupe, Brown, and L.
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Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner Rug 2.4' x 10.9', 1970s - 1N65
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add timeless elegance to your space with this stunning vintage Persian Hamadan runner, handmade in the 1970s. Measuring 2.46 x 10.99 ft (75 x 335 cm), this wool runner features a str...
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Late 19th Century Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
This basically camel-tone runner displays three hexagonal sub fields in honeycomb patterns centred by pendant large serrated hexagons. The medallions , side fillers and corners show ...
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Hamadan Runner, Narrow, Antique, circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
This rather flat west Persian runner displays an abrashed green to deep blue-green field with a giant flower and leaf pattern in dark brown, light blue, rust and golden-brown. The me...
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Antique Hamadan Runner with Camel Tones
Located in New York, NY
This overall camel-toned runner (kenare) shows a pole of three hexagonal medallions, with palmette pendant finials, on a beige field, overlaid by a small lozenge lattice pattern in d...
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century.
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Navy Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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Antique Persian Gallery Hamadan Runner in Blue Background with Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique designed antique Persian Hand Knotted Hamadan gallery runner with all-over geometric motifs, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-9684-P13859, country of origin / type: Iran / Hamada...
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Persian Hamadan Fragment Short Runner
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Hamadan runner with missing one end. Measures: 2'9 x 8'7
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Medallions in Light Blue, Camel and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique distressed Persian Hamadan with stacked medallion in light brown, light blue, taupe, cream, rug/EMB-9502-P13041, country of origin / type: Iran / Hamadan, circa 1920. This...
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$983Sale Price|70% Off
W 38.19 in L 145.67 in
Handmade Antique Persian Karajeh Runner Rug 3.1' x 12.1' 1920s - 1C1166
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Karajeh runner rug from the 1920s showcases a striking tribal geometric design with a vibrant color palette. Woven with high-quality wool, it features a...
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Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Baluch wool area rug. Features a geometric repeating pattern with a field of navy blue accented with orange / brown, and tans. Baluchi rug, Baluchi also spelled Baloo...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Sarouk runner with all-over floral pattern on a rust colored background, surrounded by a complementary floral border.
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Antique Persian Hamadan Rug – 1920s Hand‑Knotted Wool 3.4' x 5.6' - 1C1239
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A handmade antique Persian Hamadan rug from the 1920s, woven in wool and displaying the bold geometric character typical of Hamadan village craftsmanship. The rug features a striking...
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$3,088
W 33.86 in L 190.16 in
Extra-Long Antique Persian Kurdish Runner – Tribal Geometric Design - 1B975
Located in Bordeaux, FR
An exceptional find for grand hallways or galleries, this antique Persian Kurdish runner dates to the early 20th century. At over 15 feet long, it showcases a high-contrast, rhythmic...
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Antique Malayer Runner 4.25m x 0.96m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An outstanding antique Malayer runner, handwoven circa 1900. The design features three large pistachio green Herati medallions on a deep indigo field of linked Botehs. Lovely wool qu...
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Early 20th Century Persian Lori Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Lori runner with a multicolored paisley pattern with a brilliant gold latticework pattern, surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.
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Early 20th Century Isfahan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Isfahan runner with intricately woven floral lattice pattern on a black background, surrounded by a contrasting floral border.
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Early 20th Century Kurdish Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kurdish runner with multiple geometric floral medallions surrounded by wonderful wide complementary floral borders.
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Early 20th Century Kurdish Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kurdish runner with a sweet all-over crimson and indigo floral pattern on a dark indigo background. The border is complex woven with multiple g...
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19th Century Persian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian runner with alternating multicolored stripes with all-over paisley design, surrounded by multiple floral borders.
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$1,153Sale Price|70% Off
W 40.16 in L 127.17 in
Handmade Antique Persian Serab Runner Rug 3.3' x 10.6' 1920s - 1C1165
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning handmade antique Persian Serab runner rug dates back to the 1920s and showcases a classic tribal geometric design. Woven with high-quality wool, it features a warm eart...
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Antique Heriz Runner 4.35m x 1.04m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Heriz runner, handwoven circa 1900 with a geometrical design on a dark indigo field and ivory border. Full of rustic charm and great secondary colours. Note the inte...
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19th Century Serab Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian Serab runner with large central geometric medallion on an intricately woven tone on tone background, surrounded by multiple contrasting floral borders.
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Turn-of-the-Century Yalameh Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing, circa 1900, early 20th century Persian Yalameh runner with nine geometric woven diamond medallions amidst a field of woven geometric flowers and goats on an indigo backgr...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with multiple alternating striped and floral pattern in natural un-dyed wool.
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Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
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