This exceptional semi-antique rug woven by women from the Shekarlu tribe has patterns and colors that make it a unique rug. The main motif is large green rhombuses. Green was traditionally considered a sacred color, as it is the color that represents Islam. For this reason, only small areas were woven since the carpet was going to be stepped on the floor. In the case of this rug, the green woven surface is surprisingly wide. In addition, multiple animals have been woven, such as peacocks with their open plumage, two-headed animals (possibly goats), roosters, goats, and birds. Plant and geometric motifs have also been woven. For the warp goat hair has been used and for the rest soft sheep´s wool.
A semi-antique tribal rug, with an exceptionally rare design, that stands out with its singular charm. Its meticulous craftsmanship and unique patterns tell stories of times gone by. Add authenticity and character to any environment, being a unique and valuable treasure.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 290×163 cms
Origin: Shekarlu Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1950-60s
This rug originates from the Shekarlu, a no-longer-extant sub-tribe within the Qashqai Confederacy. The Qashaqai are considered a Turkic group, and the majority of the Qashqai spoke Turkish. The Shekarlu were dominated by Luri (native Iranian) people. The Lurs within the Qashqai tribe spoke Luri, a dialect of Farsi, in the Indo-Iranian family of languages. Yet, Shekarlu members accepted Qashqai khans as their leaders and adopted other aspects of Qashqai identity.
The adoption of one group within another, thereby blurring ethnological distinctions, was a common feature of Asian tribal life. Invaded tribes often absorved a defeated people, as the Qashqais did members of the Shekarlu tribe. This provides some explanation of how traditional Luri rug designs entered the vocabulary of numerous Qashqai groups.
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| Weight | 13 kg |
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