Vintage Shahsavan Dashte Moghan Persian Kilim With Brown Chevrons - Rug & Kilim

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Made with handwoven wool circa 1950-1960, this 5x8 vintage Shahsavan Dashte Moghan Kilim is a particularly bright and sought-after work … Read more Made with handwoven wool circa 1950-1960, this 5x8 vintage Shahsavan Dashte Moghan Kilim is a particularly bright and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of classic Kilims and Flat Weaves.

On the Design:

This beautiful kilim is a celebration of both artisanal craftsmanship and the bold artistic vision of weavers of the Shahsavan tribe. Characterized by its dynamic horizontal stripes and chevrons, the piece pulses with energy through a palette of saturated tones—beige/brown, red, green, pink, blue and ivory tones. The patterned bands reveal microscopic attention to symbolic detail—alternating hexagonal and diamond medallions demonstrate stepped perimeter construction with internal cruciform elements that create radial symmetry within angular frameworks. The hexagonal elements showcase internal star patterns that demonstrate exceptional weaving precision, each ray maintaining identical angular relationships throughout the design sequence. A tactile relic of nomadic life, it is durable, beautiful, and steeped in tradition.
Whether placed in a contemporary space or a rustic interior, this kilim offers not only a striking visual accent but also a meaningful connection to a rich cultural legacy. This piece exemplifies the nomadic sophistication characteristic of Shahsevan Ghazvin tribal workshops from the Ardabil region, where Azerbaijani-speaking Turkic groups developed the distinctive geometric vocabulary that bridges Persian and Caucasian design traditions through centuries of cultural synthesis.

Condition:

This vintage Shahsavan Dashte Moghan Persian kilim further enjoys good condition for its age and lineage. See less