Antique Khamseh Rug, Late 19th Century

Khamseh Rug, Late 19th Century The Khamseh tribal confederacy of southwest Persia is known for its fine pile weavings featuring bird imagery. This classic Khamseh bird rug draws a f...

Antique Persian Khamseh Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'0" W x 5'8" L Origin: Persia Period: Mid-19th Century Rug ID: 19447

Khamseh Rug, c. 1900 The Khamseh were a confederacy of five southwest Persian tribes created with the support of the Persian imperial government in order to check the power of the influential Qashqai tribal confederacy in the same region. While many southwest Persian tribal rugs are defined by geometric angular drawing incorporating diamonds and latch-hooks, others were inspired by formal Persian textiles and faithfully executed more curvilinear drawing, especially repeat ‘boteh’ paisleys. This elegant Khamseh rug draws large but delicate paisleys floating within a field of blossoming foliage in the manner of a fine Persian shawl...

Antique Persian Luri Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'9" W x 5'9" L Origin: Persia Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter)

Antique Hamadan Rug 217x360 cm (7,11x11,81 ft) Late of 19th Century in Good Condition The Hamadan carpet is one of a wide variety of hand-woven floor coverings made in the region su...

This NE Persian town scatter features an oatmeal field with a variant on the popular Herati design. Here the usual 'fish' leaves have been flattened and minimized. The orange-red mai...

Persia, circa 1890 Measures: 18'7" x 11'7" (566 x 353 cm) Handwoven.

This 19th-century Afshar rug reveals a world of refined structure and quiet depth. Its richly layered composition—built from countless small, precisely drawn geometric forms—creates ...