An exceptional antique Qashqai runner from Iran, featuring vibrant colors achieved with natural dyes, including a rich indigo blue and a warm copper hue. The motifs showcase a beautiful variety of plants and birds, with a generously spaced border.
The wool is of the highest quality, though its true texture is hard to capture in a photograph. The pile is full and plush. Antique runners as narrow as this one are rare and hard to find. A real gem!
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 253×82 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1920-30
Turkic-speaking pastoral nomadic tribal groups began entering central and southern Iran during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.The Qashqai, as a large tribal unit, dates back at least to the early eighteenth century, when some Turkish(Turki)-speaking tribal groups in the region existed under the name Qashqai.
Qashqai kilims are best known for their boldness and and freedom in the way the pattern is drawn. An aesthetically pleasing geometry, the fineness of their wool and their clear, strong colours combine to ensure their reputation as superlative examples.
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| Weight | 6 kg |
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