Description
Extraordinary antique tribal rug from the Zagros Mountains of Southwest Persia! These rugs are handwoven in the mountains near Shiraz and Abadeh in Iran.
The carpet displays a 4 center medallions and 4 corner medallions!
4 black spotted leopards and Tree of life motifs appear on the carpet.
Vibrant colors including brick red, black, orange and blue–as well as browns, tans, and cream colored wool.
Excellent condition. Heavy and solid.
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 8 ft. 9 in. by 5 ft. 9 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. It is a bulky and heavy rug for its size. Shipping with FedEx ground. Or possible free pickup near Stockton – Sacramento – San Andreas – East Bay Area with prior arrangement.
Please email me with questions or to arrange a viewing. Thank you.
(Q0148 O115)
