The Craycraft Opposing Phoenix Hamadan Rug


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Camel field Hamadan rug

Medallion on camel wool.

The Craycraft Opposing Phoenix Hamadan Persian Rug

I spotted this Camel Field Hamadan on www.Cloudband.com offered by one of the World's great dealers, Michael Craycraft and Arabesque

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Camel field Hamadan rug PRICE $ 3,000.00 (USD)

Size: 212(h) x 165(w) cm / 6'11"(h) x 5'5"(w)

Region: West Asia Persia WestPersian Hamadan:

Item Type: Rugs and Carpets Kennareh

Period / Date: 20th century first quarter (1900 - 1924) Main Colour: Gold

Materials: all wool

Structure / Technique: Pile, symmetrical knot
Condition: Very Good Comments On Condition: As durable as a Bidjar.

Full Description: Circa 1920s Hamadan village rug with natural camel field. Built to last with most of its life ahead of it.

So called "Herati" element but actually opposing phoenix.

JBOC's Notes:

The modified Herati in the field works well in this rug. It adds interest without cluttering up and crowding the field.

Craycraft sees the Herati pattern as opposing phoenixes. I am more used to seeing opposed phoenix and simurgh designs in Persian carpets but if Michael is suggesting that the Herati deign is opposing phoenix then I hope he will write it up in a paper or book.