Mid 20th Century Shiraz Yalameh Rug

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2’ 7” x 9’ 6” A beautiful vintage Persian Shiraz Yalameh tribal runner in a geometric allover pattern in red, … Read more 2’ 7” x 9’ 6” A beautiful vintage Persian Shiraz Yalameh tribal runner in a geometric allover pattern in red, ivory, and blue colors. The design consists of a single column of connected latch hook medallions in bright colors of yellow, and red set on a French blue background that run from one end to the other . Yalameh rugs have similar design to Qashqai tribal rugs but are more restrained in design and also use brighter colors. Yalameh rugs are woven around the city of Shiraz in SW Persia. The pastures and mountains in that area have traditionally been home for the Qashqai and Luri tribes and their weaving shows the environment around them.

Dimensions: 2’ 7” x 9’ 6”
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with natural organic dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use See less