Antique Qashqai Rug in Red and Black With Medallions by Rug and Kilim

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Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1910-1920, this 5x6 antique Persian rug is a Qashqai tribal rug, and an exciting new … Read more Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1910-1920, this 5x6 antique Persian rug is a Qashqai tribal rug, and an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of nomadic rugs and folk art.

On the Design:

An umber play of red, black, and orange-gold colorways underscores geometric patterns in a play of medallion and all over style, teeming with rich detail and presence, exemplary of rugs from this tribe and period. Admirers of the craft will recognize this as a rich piece of Persian folk art, full of old-world charm and the personal beauties that distinguish its kind to this day. Admirers of the craft will note this rug’s particular emphasis of the ram’s horn motif among the may at play—a celebrated traditional symbol believed to represent protection, and one of the many elements that speak to this rug as a piece of culture—a special find to both connoisseur and designer alike.

Condition:

This antique Persian QashqaI rug further enjoys excellent condition for its origin and age. See less