Khamse Rugs
The Khamse (or Khamseh) Confederacy was a group of nomadic tribes in Southern Persia. Their rugs are famous for their “bird” motifs—small, stylized chickens or eagles scattered throughout the field—representing the nomadic connection to the natural world.
Khamse rugs often feature a “darker” palette of chocolate browns, deep indigos, and rusty reds. They are soulful, tribal carpets that offer a sense of ancient history and nomadic life, perfect for adding texture and narrative to a room.
Khamse rugs originate from a powerful confederation of five nomadic tribes in Southern Persia, bringing distinct, authentic tribal artistry to every knot. Known for their dramatic use of deep color palettes and highly geometric designs, these pieces perfectly encapsulate the history of rugs from Persia and Iran; discover more about their unique tribal designs and motifs in our expert guides.
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Rare Light Ivory Color Antique Tribal Design Late 19th Century Persian Khamse Rug
$11,400.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 10 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.78 m x 2.34 m) -
Antique Khamse Square Small Scatter Size Wool Blue Rug
$750.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 1 ft 7 in x 2 ft 3 in (0.48 m x 0.69 m) -
Antique Tribal Geometric Pattern Wool Pile Hand Knotted Persian Khamse Coral Rug
$9,800.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 6 ft 3 in x 11 ft 8 in (1.91 m x 3.56 m) -
Antique khamse Small Scatter Size Wool Ivory Rug
$1,300.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 2 ft 9 in x 4 ft 10 in (0.84 m x 1.47 m) -
Blue Tribal Design Antique Persian Khamse Long and Narrow Gallery Size Rug
$5,900.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 6 ft 6 in x 14 ft 4 in (1.98 m x 4.37 m) -
Antique khamse Hallway Runner Wool Red Rug
$9,750.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 6 in x 11 ft (1.68 m x 3.35 m) -
Light Blue Small Scatter Size Antique Tribal Persian Khamse Rug
$2,300.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.30 m x 1.88 m) -
Antique Khamseh Persian Geometric Knotted Red Rug
$16,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 3 in x 9 ft (1.60 m x 2.74 m)
