Description
Vintage handwoven Shiraz geometric tribal runner carpet from Southwest Iran.
Extraordinary tribal rug from the Zagros Mountains of Southwest Persia! These rugs are handwoven in the mountains near Shiraz and Abadeh in Iran.
Traditional repeating medallion motif on a mainly salmon, green and black field.
The change in colors is called abrash, which is common in tribal and village rugs. Abrash is vareigation in the wool dye batches that produces a painterly impact. The weaver is painting in wool!
Natural wool woven by village weavers. All wool rug — including warp and weft.
Eye-catching combination of both abstract geometric and natural imagery.
Excellent condition for the age with minor wear. No weak areas. 1960s
The fringes and side cords are in great shape. Last photo with Morgan silver dollar displays the back of the rug.
Exact size is 9 ft. by 4 ft. 2 in.
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.
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 $43 within the continental U.S. It is a bulky and heavy rug for its size. Shipping with FedEx ground.
Or possible free pickup near San Leandro – Stockton – Sacramento – San Andreas – East Bay Area with prior arrangement.
Please email me with questions or to arrange a viewing. Thank you.
(S0153 N7)
