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 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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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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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 Cam Hamadan Runner – Lattice Medallions and Floral Octagons
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Cam Hamadan runner showcases a striking sequence of stepped medallions, each filled with tightly spaced octagonal floral motifs.
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$2,361Sale 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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Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner in Brown with Geometric Medallions, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan runner from around 1940, featuring a chain of bold stepped medallions in ivory and taupe on a cocoa-brown field.
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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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$701Sale 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 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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$480Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x8'10" Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Auburn Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Geometric Pattern, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug ...
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3'1"x10' Beaver Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beaver Brown with Pink, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Geometric Pattern, Worn Out and Distressed, Zero Pile, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary material...
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3'x8'10" Ivory Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Vintage Persian Hamadan with All Over Design, Worn Out and Distressed, Zero Pile, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: N...
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3'x9'8" Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coffee Brown, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Bird Figurines, Hand Knotted, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug P...
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Black Hand Knotted Overdyed Vintage Persian Geometric Hamadan Clean Runner 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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$538Sale Price|25% Off
3'1"x8'10" Pink Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dry Rose Pink, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Cross Design, Worn and Distressed, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Orienta...
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$2,970Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x16'8" Red Antique Persian Hamadan XL Runner Fish Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Red Antique Persian Hamadan XL Runner Fish Design Dense Weave Oriental Rug.
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3'x9'9" Overdyed Purple Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Overdyed Purple, Dark Colors Vintage Persian Hamadan with Bird Figurines, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Cropped Thin, Even Wear, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Good Condition, Run...
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$356Sale Price|25% Off
2'5"x6'1" Red New Persian Hamadan with Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Full Pile, New Persian Hamadan with Flower Medallion, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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$450Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x6' Red New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, New Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion, Full Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
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$690Sale Price|25% Off
4'8"x9'7" Blue, New Persian Hamadan, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Millennium Blue, New Persian Hamadan with Large Geometric Elements, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Gallery Size Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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3'10"x14' Navy Blue New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Navy Blue, New Persian Hamadan with All Over Design, Full Pile and Soft, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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3'2"x6'8" Pink Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Worn Out Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coral Pink, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Anchored Medallion, Worn Out and Distressed, Zero Pile, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Lat...
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3'2"x9'2" Blush Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion Design, Worn Out and Distressed, Zero Pile, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool L...
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$539Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x10' Cedar Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cedar Brown, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Distinct Abrash, Geometric Pattern, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Sheared Low, Worn and Distressed, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner...
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$484Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x9' Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan with Abrash Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Distinct Abrash, Double Medallion Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Sheared Low, Worn and Distressed, Sides and Ends Professionally Secur...
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$570Sale Price|25% Off
2'3"x8'5" Cherry Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cherry Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Distinct Abrash, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Even Wear, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Narrow Runner, Oriental ...
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2'8"x12'1" Red Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan All Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Wine Red, Dark Colors, Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Distressed, Cropped Thin, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materi...
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2'x9'7" Coral Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coral Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Artistic Design, Distinct Abrash, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Even Wear, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Fragment...
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2'2"x8'7" Blush Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Distinct Abrash, Fish All Over Design, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Narrow Runner,...
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2'5"x9'4" Brick Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Brick Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Distinct Abrash, Fish All Over Design, Stone Washed, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, ...
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2'3"x9'2" Salmon Pink Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Salmon Pink, Vintage Persian Hamadan with All Over Fish Mahi Design, Distressed and Worn, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Fra...
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Purple Overdyed Hand Knotted Old Persian Hamadan Wool Clean Rustic Runner 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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Pink Abrash Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Runner 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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$653Sale Price|25% Off
2'10"x11'8" Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Even Wear Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Berry Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan, Worn and Distressed, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool ...
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$457Sale Price|25% Off
3'x6'4" Ivory New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Full Pile Soft Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cream White, New Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion, Full Pile and Soft, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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$651Sale Price|25% Off
3'x9'6" Scarlet Red Full Pile New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, Full Pile, New Persian Hamadan with Geoemtric Medallions Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: ...
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3'x9'9" Red New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Full Pile Soft Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, New Persian Hamadan with Geometric Pattern, Hand Knotted, Full Pile and Soft, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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2'6"x9'5" Red New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Soft Wool Full Pile Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ajax Red, New Persian Hamadan with Geometric Pattern, Hand Knotted, Full Pile and Soft, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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2'6"x9'6" Crimson Red Pure Wool New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Pure Wool, New Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallions, Full Pile and Soft, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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2'9"x6'4" Red New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Full Pile Soft Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, New Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion, Hand Knotted, Full Pile and Soft, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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2'8"x6'6" Ivory New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Full Pile Soft Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Daisy White, New Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion, Full Pile and Soft, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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2'8"x7'2" Red Full Pile & Soft New Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Prismatic Red, Full Pile and Soft, New Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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$715Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x12' Red Worn Out Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Geometric Pattern, Worn and Distressed, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Runn...
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Brown Even Wear Old Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Clean Runner Abrash 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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$806Sale Price|20% Off
Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Full Pile Exc Cond Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner 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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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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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.
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