Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner: 1930s Abrashed Boteh Design
Add a touch of rhythmic elegance to your home with this hand-knotted Persian Hamadan runner. Dating to the 1930s, this vintage piece features the iconic "Boteh" (the precursor to the paisley) in a sophisticated, allover composition. Measuring nearly 16 feet in length, it is an ideal choice for transforming a long gallery or hallway into a space of historic beauty.
The "Boteh" & Painterly Abrash
The design showcases an allover covered field of staggered, alternating-direction botehs. This ancient motif—symbolizing the "seed of life" or a budding flower—creates a mesmerizing sense of movement across the runner. The field is set against a stunning abrashed ground, where natural variations in the dye process have created horizontal shifts in color, giving the rug a painterly, multi-dimensional depth.
The palette is a soft and refined collection of earth and sky tones:
Celestial Blues: Dusty Sapphire Blue and Sky Blue
Warm Earth Tones: Chestnut, Copper, and Pale Gold
Natural Neutrals: Beige, Sand, and Antique Ivory
Authentic Vintage Integrity & Detail
This Hamadan runner has been beautifully preserved over the last nine decades, offering the perfect blend of antique character and modern durability.
Refined Texture: Displays even wear across to the knot heads with a faint foundation showing through, resulting in a low profile that is easy to maintain in high-traffic areas.
Structural Details: Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. All sides and ends are fully secured. Note that there is a possible expert reduction to one outer minor border, and original painted numbers are visible on the reverse side—a common mark of historic inventory or export.
Pristine & Ready: Recently professionally cleaned, this rug is sanitized and ready for immediate placement in your home.
Product Specifications
Origin: Hand-knotted in Persia (Hamadan)
Era: Circa 1930s Vintage
Dimensions: 3'3" x 15'11"
Construction: 100% Hand-Knotted Wool
With its serene blue tones and rhythmic "seed of life" patterns, this 1930s Hamadan runner is a timeless decorative piece that offers nearly a century of history for your modern interior.
