A late 19th-century South Persian Qashqai (Ghashgaie / Khamse) carpet, The piece measures approximately 152.5 × 213.5 cm (5’0″ × 7’0″), a near-square scatter-size proportion well suited to use in seating areas, bedrooms, or layered over a larger neutral floor covering.
The composition pairs a navy field with an ivory border. The Qashqai and Khamse are major tribal confederations of southern Persia (Fars province, around Shiraz), historically producing some of the most distinctive tribal hand-knotted wool carpets of the Persian tradition, with bold geometric medallions and saturated natural-dye color palettes.
Hand-knotted wool. Authentic one-of-a-kind antique tribal carpet.
At a glance
· Origin: Persia (Iran), southern Persia / Fars (Qashqai / Khamse tradition) · Period: Late 19th century · Material: Wool · Weave: Hand-knotted (pile)
· Dimensions: ~152.5 × 213.5 cm (≈5’0″ × 7’0″) · Ground color: Navy · Border color: Ivory · SKU: 19508