Hamadan Stepped Medallion Red

Hamadan, nestled in the rugged highlands of western Iran, stands among the world's oldest continuous weaving centers, where village artisans have transmitted geometric tribal vocabularies through generations, producing robust wool rugs prized for their bold simplicity and enduring construction. This vintage example presents a commanding stepped hexagonal medallion in deep indigo, anchored within a saturated madder red field that glows with the warmth of natural dyes; ivory corner spandrels host an array of tribal devices including stylized combs, angular boteh, and abstracted animal forms rendered in brown, teal, and gold accents. The border system layers geometric comb guards against a cream ground populated with repeating hook motifs, while intact white cotton fringe caps both ends. A piece of forthright tribal character, suited to collectors seeking authentic village weaving with graphic impact and honest patina.