Description
Vintage handwoven geometric tribal rug woven in reds and blues with iconic mountain goats, horse riders, camels, people, and sheep. Camel and horses! Birds and peacocks!
Very thick and plush pile. No signs of wear! The carpet is extremely heavy for its size — 90 pounds or so.
Incredible Persian Kurdish carpet fro Iran!
A traditional tribal geometric design. The central medallion is quite unusual.
Natural wool woven onto natural cotton. Excellent condition!
Very solid and durable carpet. The rug can be used in a high traffic area of the house.
The fringes and side cords are in great shape.
An imaginative geometric tribal rug! Out of a European estate.
From from 100% natural wool. The warp and weft is natural cotton. 1970s
Exact size is 10 ft. 10 in. by 5 ft. 8 in.
Last photo with the antique silver coins shows the back of the rug.
Contact me for more information or to set up a viewing. Thank you.
The rug is extremely heavy and pick up in person is the best option. Best to contact me via text or email.
Kurdish Tribal Details
The Kolyai (also Koliai) are a settled Kurdish tribe located in an area near Songhur in Kermanshah Province of northwest Iran. They weave carpets somewhat similar to Persian Hamadan rugs in that they are often single weft in structure with cotton for warp and weft, and display geometric designs. Occasionally double weft Kolyai carpets are woven although usually these are in larger sizes.
The majority of the population in Iran is of Persian origin but there are a number of sizable minorities. One of these groups are the Kurds who live mainly in the western parts of the country in the provinces of Kurdistan, Zanjan and Kermanshah. Traditionally they were nomads but today most are settled, practicing agriculture and stock farming.
The men wear distinctive outfits that include baggy pants and a wide belt. About five million Kurds live in Iran and large Kurdish areas can also be found in eastern Turkey and western Iraq.
Kurdish village carpets are often attributed to the Kolyai tribe or to the town of Songhur. Other carpets woven by the Kurds, especially antiques, are often labeled as Bidjar or Senneh rugs.
Shipping is at least $99 within the continental U.S. The runner is EXTREMELY HEAVY!
Or possible free pickup near Stockton – Sacramento – San Andreas – East Bay Area with prior arrangement.
Please email me with questions or to arrange purchase. Thank you.
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