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The Nomadic Sovereign: Late 19th Century Persian Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
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About the Item
61480 Antique Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, 04'06 x 14'09. Woven in the final decades of the 19th century, this hand knotted wool Persian Shiraz kilim is a commanding expression of nomadic refinement—an object born not of workshop precision, but of lived tradition and cultural authority. Long and rhythmic in its proportions, it carries the unmistakable presence of a tribal heirloom, created for those who understood textiles as symbols of identity, protection, and status. Its rarity lies not only in age, but in the confidence of its composition—bold, intentional, and unapologetically authentic.
The exceptional field is animated by a powerful vertical procession of stepped diamond medallions, each one interlocked like chapters in an ancestral story. Rendered in saturated tones of ember red, indigo blue, beige, and earthen brown, the geometry pulses with energy and balance. These angular forms are emblematic of Shiraz design language, where abstraction replaces ornament and symbolism is embedded in structure. The visual rhythm feels ceremonial, almost architectural, drawing the eye upward in a stately cadence.
Flanking the central axis, an esoteric border composed of iconic Hands on Hips (Elibelinde) motifs frames the composition with authority, their repeating geometry echoing ancient beliefs tied to protection, fertility, and continuity of lineage. In tribal symbology, the Elibelinde figure is closely associated with motherhood and fertility, a proud emblem of life-force woven directly into the design. Its steady repetition adds visual cadence and prestige, reinforcing the rug’s sense of order while amplifying that unmistakable Shiraz confidence—bold geometry softened by human meaning.
To live with this Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz masterpiece is to live with history distilled into form. It belongs in interiors curated with confidence—spaces that value provenance, narrative, and the quiet power of authenticity. More than an exquisite work of art, this is a statement of discernment: a rare nomadic masterpiece that anchors a room with gravitas, warmth, and the unmistakable status of true tribal nobility.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 04'06 x 14'09.
Pile Height: 0.28 of an inch.
Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Length: 177 in (449.58 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880-1889
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61480 Antique Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, 04 06 x 14 091stDibs: LU942948259672
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