Product Description
Details
Collection: Nahavand Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 10' 2'' x 4' 11'' .
Size CM: 310 cm x 150 cm.
Colors: Navy Blue, Red, Blue, Beige.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Nahavand Rugs
A superb example of Nahavand weaving heritage, this 10x4 ft Semi Antique rug showcases the celebrated Medallion design of Hamadan, rendered here in rich tones of Navy Blue, Red with the authority of long tradition. The most
characteristic feature of Nahavand rug design is the boldly drawn central medallion - typically of geometric or semi-geometric form - that dominates the field composition. This medallion is usually surrounded by a richly filled
field of Herati repeat patterns or geometric fill ornaments drawn in the confident, slightly abstracted style that distinguishes authentic village handcraft from formal urban production. Corner pieces that respond to and echo
the medallion complete the composition with harmonious balance.
Nahavand weavers practice the Turkish symmetrical knotting technique standard throughout the Hamadan region, tying their knots on cotton foundations to produce the dense, durable pile structure characteristic of western Persian
village production. The wool is sourced from local mountain-bred sheep raised in the upland pastures of Hamadan Province at altitudes that produce fiber of notable quality, with a natural luster and resilience giving finished
rugs a characteristic warm glow in natural light.
The color palette of Nahavand rugs draws from the natural dye traditions of western Persia, maintained with consistency and skill across generations of village dyeing practice. Deep madder reds anchor most compositions, paired
with indigo navies, warm ivory grounds, and accents of camel brown and soft gold. These colors are not merely decorative but deeply meaningful - the expression of a visual culture in which color choices carry genuine aesthetic
and cultural significance.
Every Nahavand rug is the singular creation of an individual weaver or small family workshop, giving each piece genuine individuality impossible to find in large-scale commercial production. The slight variations in color
saturation as a dye bath depletes, minor drawing adjustments reflecting the weaver's personal interpretation of traditional patterns, and the characteristic way each weaver handles border corners - all these are marks of
authentic handcraft, proof of human creative involvement in every aspect of the work.
Specifications
Original name: Nahavand Rug.
Alternative name(s): Nahavand Carpet, Nehavand Rug.
Origin: Hamadan.
Category: Village.
Common designs: Medallion, Geometric, Herati.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool.
Foundation material: Cotton.
Knot type: Asymmetrical (Persian).
Notes
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