Vintage Qashqai rug from Iran. 162x89 cms

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 .

This vintage Qashqai rug is very thick and probably woven with what appears to be camel wool. Four of the goats have been represented very realistically, whilst the other four in a more schematic form.

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool              

Size: 162×89 cms

Origin: Qashqai tribe, Irán

Date of weaving: 1970s