Vintage Qashqai kilim from Iran. 211x143 cms

A lively and fun‑looking vintage Qashqai kilim from Iran featuring a flat‑woven tapestry structure typical of tribal rugs from the Qashqai people of southwestern Iran. The central field is adorned with repeated geometric patterns in alternating hues. . One of the borders is composed of a series of square motifs, while the other border displays a colorful zig‑zag design as its main motif.

The rug’s colour transitions — known in the weaving world as abrash — reflect natural variations in the hand‑dyed wool and add depth and character to the surface. These subtle shifts in tone are a celebrated feature of authentic handmade kilims,

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool

Size: 211×143 cms

Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran

Date of weaving: 1990s

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 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.