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Richly coloured antique Hamadan rug with a warm red border and a deep blue background. Over 110 years old it has lush wool pile and a 16th century 'Herati' or "Mahi" design as the main design. "Mahi" is short for "Mahi to Hos" meaning "fish in the pond". This design is a now stylised to a rosette surrounded by two leaves, the name "Mahi" meaning "fish" was given to this design because the leaves resemble swimming fish. In early carpets sometimes these leaves were closer to looking like fish.
Hamadan is located in the west of Persia and the city was a centre for trading and weaving carpets, hundreds of villages surround Hamadan which produced various designs and qualities of rugs.
Request a home visit to view this antique Hamadan rug in situ, we travel all over the UK showing our rugs and carpets in customers homes. Alternatively purchase this rug online, we ship worldwide with free shipping.
Dimensions
204 x 100 cm / 6'8" x 3'3"Condition report
Original ends and good colours and a soft wool pile. Ideal for an entrance hall or landing, on a wood floor we always supply excellent rug underlay which stops a rug from slipping.Stock number
8300Open Monday-Friday 9.30-5.30; Saturday 10-5; other times by appointment only
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
