Antique Persian Qashqai Rug
Serial No.: 0009055
Size: 4′6″ x 8′8″
Origin: Qashqai, Persia
Age: Early 20th Century
Material: Wool pile on cotton foundation, naturally dyed
Weave: Double knotted, very fine
Design: All-over with rare tribal figures
Color Scheme: Deep navy field with ivory borders, accented in blue and burgundy

This early 20th-century Qashqai rug is a rare survival of nomadic Persian artistry—woven not in the confines of a workshop, but on a horizontal loom set up under the open sky. It speaks with a tribal dialect: bold, expressive, and deeply personal.

The rug’s all-over design features a striking array of tribal figures—zoomorphic, symbolic, and beautifully naive—each rendered with unstudied confidence. These elements are more than decorative; they reflect a worldview, a cosmology passed from generation to generation without pen or paper, only through the hand and loom.

Its navy blue ground sets the stage for this dynamic composition, while the ivory borders frame the movement with balance and calm. Flecks of blue and burgundy add rhythm, warmth, and contrast to the piece. The double knotting and high wool quality reflect a level of refinement that distinguishes it as a true collector’s rug—rare in both content and execution.

More than a floor covering, this is a piece of cultural storytelling—woven by someone who likely never saw a city, but understood proportion, harmony, and meaning with remarkable clarity.

A soulful, living artifact of Persian tribal tradition.

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