Object: Kurdish Hamedan rug. Manufacturing area: North West Iran. Pattern: The midfield consists of a repeated bird/eagle pattern in different colors. The main border consists of stylized flowers, leaves and bothe figures. The secondary borders are made up of flowers. The parts are framed by dot/pearl borders. Dimensions: 220 x 137 cm. Knot: Symmetrical knot. Vertical: 25/10 cm Horizontal: 29/10 cm. Up to cirka 72 500 knots / m2. Warp: White wool, none, to slight depression. Weft: Greyish wool, one to two wefts after each knotrow. Long sides: Currently one cable, enclosed in brown wool. Not original, later repair. Endings: One end consists of a braided stop stich in yellow and red, the other end has a finish in red sumakh weave. Colors: 8. White, brown, gray, two shades of dark blue, green, orange and pink. All natural dyes. Year of manufacture: Ca 1910. Condition: Good for the age and rug type. Low to medium pile, at some spots worn. Long sides, partly one to two knot rows not original, repaired. Note: An unusual pattern and a rug of excellent quality.