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A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug
A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug

A large antique Persian late 19th century hand knotted Qashqai Khamseh rug

Code: 10308

Dimensions:

W: 211cm (83.1")L: 330cm (129.9")

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A wonderful room size antique Qashqai Khamseh wool rug.

Dating to the last quarter of the 19th century, hand knotted in wool, in a lovely earthly ground of indigo, brick red, ivory, and rust.

The rugs design is made up a series of six diamond shape medallions with stepped borders. The overall mirrored pattern comprising of various stylised floral elements and the famous 'chicken' symbols. These bird representations lending their name to the term 'chicken rug' as these are oftern reffered to.

The outer border comprising of repeating octagon and cross pattern, symbols of hamony and faith. The rug certainly reflects the traditional Qashqai weavers storytelling, as all the rugs they prodcued are famous for.

The rugs impressive size, colour pallete and perfect time worn conditon, make this perfect to bring traditional authentic character to any interior.

These rugs are very sought after, and this example is no exception given it is particularly large.

Dimensions:-

Width - 211cm / 6ft 9"

Length - 330cm / 10ft 10 1/2"

 

As this is an antique rug it does show some signs of its age, this is part of the charm of authentic period rugs.

A small number of small holes isolated to either end of the rug.

One area to one corner showing a historic repair.

The rug has not worn thin and is ideal to place in the centre of a room and be used as intended.

A small section of the edging has detacted as illustrated.

 

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