A little charming Qashqai rug with a repeated pattern that runs horizontally in the main field. Each row is slightly differente in terms of colour and desing. This rug has nice colour changes in the main red field. It is thick and heavy, ideal for a heavy traffic area.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 95×46 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1970s
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 | 2.9 kg |
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