Description
Very traditional tribal rug from the Zagros Mountains of Southwest Persia. These rugs are handwoven in the mountains near Shiraz and Abadeh.
Gabbeh design with neutral tan, brown and gray colors woven from undyed sheep’s wool and possibly some camel wool as well.
The carpet displays 4 diamonds and 4 corner medallions! Looks almost like a Navajo rug.
Excellent condition. Almost no signs of wear. Heavy and solid. 1970s
Woven from 100% natural wool — including the warp and weft, which is typical for Qashqai tribal pieces. As these were nomadic people who raised sheep, not farmers who grew cotton, they used their own locally produced natural wool. That tradition generally continues.
Last photo with Morgan silver dollar displays the back of the rug.
The exact size is 7 ft. 8 in. by 3 ft. 10 in.
The Qashqai are a confederation of 5 distinct tribal groups who banded together in a political alliance in the 19th century.
Another confederation — the Khamseh — formed in the 19th century as a counterbalance to the Qashqai. The rugs of all of these tribes are quite similar in many respects.
Shipping is $69 within the continental U.S. Or possible free pickup near Stockton – Sacramento – San Andreas – East Bay Area – San Leandro – with prior arrangement.
Please contact me with questions. Thank you.
(G0052 N5)
