A 1960-70s Qashqai rug with a full thick pile with soft plush wool, ideal to lye down or walk barefooted.
The rug showcases three smaller central medallions, with the central field adorned with a variety of scattered motifs. These include peacocks, birds, goats, bushes, trees, flowers, long-tailed animals (possibly foxes?), and geometric patterns. Remarkably, two large-scale tribal women have also been woven into the design!
Beyond the main red field, the four dark blue corners are filled with knotted motifs, adding further intricacy.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 320×225 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1960-70s
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.
| Weight | 26.5 kg |
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