2'7" x 10'3" Persian Hamedan Runner Rug | Red Floral Sprays | Ivory Quatrefoil Medallion | Blue Border
At 2'7" x 10'3", this Persian Hamedan runner is long enough for a full hallway yet narrow enough to leave the floor showing on both sides. It is hand-knotted in wool pile on a cotton foundation at approximately 180 to 220 knots per square inch, a sturdy village construction that stands up well to foot traffic. It has never been used, is in excellent condition and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Its bright red field makes it one of the warmest pieces among our Persian runner rugs, a good match for a hall, a kitchen galley or the long side of a bed.
Design and Motifs
A small ivory medallion with 4 rounded lobes sits at the center of the runner, holding a green and red rosette with a ring of tiny petals. From there the red field fills with floral sprays: bouquets of blossoms, curving leaves and slender stems that rise toward each end, arranged symmetrically so the runner looks balanced from either direction. Small birds and buds are tucked among the branches near the ends. The drawing is curvilinear and generous, in the floral spray style often seen in village rugs of western Persia. A dark blue main border carries a row of small multicolored blossoms, set between ivory guard stripes with tiny dashes and a narrow red outer guard, a clean frame that keeps the busy field in order.
Red, Ivory and Blue
The red here is bright and saturated, a true tomato red that fills the entire field and gives the runner real presence in a narrow space. Ivory, used sparingly, makes the small quatrefoil medallion stand out at the center and repeats in the guard stripes and a few leaves, while beige softens some of the larger blossoms. Blue appears in many shades: a deep dark blue in the main border and in many of the flowers, and lighter blues in petals scattered through the sprays. Greens come in a wide range, from dark green and olive in the leaves to light green and a brighter green in the stems and buds, which gives the floral sprays a fresh, garden-like feel. Mustard and light brown fill the centers of several blossoms, brown draws some of the stems, and black outlines the motifs so each flower stays crisp against the red.
Village Weaving Around Hamedan
Hamedan is one of the oldest cities in western Persia, and the region around it is home to hundreds of weaving villages, each with its own favorite designs and color habits. Rugs from these villages are sold under the Hamedan name and are known for strong local wool, solid construction and honest, practical character. Many follow geometric tribal patterns, while others, like this one, adopt floral sprays and small medallions drawn in a softer, curvilinear style. Runners have always been a specialty of the region, woven to fit long, narrow rooms and corridors. See more Persian Hamedan rugs in our collection. This runner shows the floral side of the tradition, red sprays and a tiny ivory medallion carried along more than 10 feet of wool.
