280 cm x 220 cm (111” x 86,5”)
A large and decorative tribal rug from the Fars Province, Southern Persia. Woven by women of the
Qashqai tribal confederacy, probably in the first quarter of the 20 th century. The four medallions feature
the “Qashqai Emblem”. The midnight blue field shows the classic array of stylized birds with different
and creative renderings, bushes, rosettes and tribal motifs. The stepped zigzag lines that symbolize
flowing water, enclose the medallions and also the frame all around the field, on the corners this frame
expands into four spandrels, whose ivory field is populated by a frame of three lobular bushes. These
ones and some characteristics of the border guard system, refer to motifs that are also characteristic of
the Khamseh tribes, this makes also a Khamseh tribes attribution, also feasible. As we know there is
interaction, marriage and designs copy from each other between the different tribes. The classic
medallions rug design of the tribes of Fars, was widely published in specialized literature.
Wool pile knotted on wool foundation. Even medium to full pile all around. Complete and original. Mint condition.
Rug Nº: 120
Price: EURO 1350 + shipping