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Rare, Unusual Signed & Dated Vintage Asad-Abad Hamedan Rug

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 3,600.00 USD
Rare, Unusual Signed & Dated Vintage Asad-Abad Hamedan Rug
Rare, Unusual Signed & Dated Vintage Asad-Abad Hamedan Rug. 100%Natural, hand woven, vegetable dye, hand spun, worsted wool pile on cotton foundation. The village of Asad-Abad produces a very limited number of Hamedans. However, the limited few that are produced are superior in terms of wool quality, design and color scheme. It is intriguing to mention that these vibrant and charming pieces are woven by the women of the household with very little education, if any at all. This Asad-Abad Hamedan is a perfect example of man's intrinsic genius striving for beauty and perfection, and in this case, in the form of a hand woven rug, an art underfoot. This piece has a fairly lush and glowing wool pile, plus a well pronounced design, which is indicative of a superior workmanship. This lovely and unusual piece in adorned with an enchanting collection of animals and is definitely a diamond in the rough. Size: 7 feet 3 inches X 4 feet 11 inches. Country of Origin: Iran.
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