95.00 €
A finely woven Qashqai rug with a big central motif. This rug originally was part of a saddlebag that has been made into a small carpet for the floor. The knot density is high allowing for a lot of detail in the design.Â
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 47×50 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.
1 in stock
REF: A1904015
Additional information
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
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