Persian Tribal Rug from the Shiraz / Qashqai

₱95,000.00

This is a Qashqai (Shiraz) tribal rug from southern Iran (Fars Province), likely made in the 1940s–1960s by nomadic weavers. It has bold geometry, rich reds, and the expressive, slightly irregular drawing typical of Qashqai pieces. It shows minimal wear.

Key Features

• Large central diamond medallion with smaller motifs inside

• Surrounding field filled with abstract tribal and floral symbols

• Strong, graphic borders

• Lively, hand-drawn asymmetry—a sign of authenticity

Color Palette

• Madder red field

• Accents of ivory, indigo, brown, ochre, and teal

• Visible abrash (natural color variation)

Materials & Weave

• Handspun wool pile on wool foundation

• Asymmetrical (Persian) knot

• Supple, slightly coarse feel—built for daily use

Character & Use

• Personal, energetic, and culturally symbolic

• Works well in modern or warm, layered interiors

• Functions like a statement piece or “floor painting”

1 in stock

Dimensions:

169 cm x108 cm