Vintage Qashqai rug from Iran. 76x52 cms

A little vintage rug with geometric motifs surrounded by small flower bouquets against a vivid red background. The border is woven with pretty little flowers. It has some colour run in the central medallion.

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool

Size: 76×52 cms

Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran

Date of weaving: 1980s

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.