203 cm x 130 cm
This is an antique Khamseh piece, by the Arabi subtribe, woven in early 20 th century. A collector´s and
also a nice decorative rug. It shows a two medallions design, idiosyncratic of the tribes of the Fars
province. Scholars have suggested that its origin is the representation of water fountains, a feature that
strongly sustains this theory are the stepped multicolored borders, the zig-zag has from very remote
time symbolized ‘water’. Even the antique Egyptian hieroglyphic for ´water’ consists of zig-zag lines. The
features of this rug are idiosyncratic of the Arab Khamseh tribes: he narrow guards that are usual in
early pieces waved by this tribe, and also the so named “Cane Design” the bi-colored linear beautiful
frame. The filling of the field and the medallions is starred by the most beloved and characteristic
symbol of the Arab Khamseh tribe: the bird or pecking chicken that gives the name to this family of rugs:
Morgh (bird in Farsi language).
Wool pile knotted on wool foundation. Some foundation visible, a stain on upper right section. Low pile, both ends secured. Complete.
Literature: many related examples were published on specialized books and catalogs.
Provenance: Trybiarz Collection – Buenos Aires
Rug Nº: 195
Price: Euro 750 + Shipping