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Pair of rare collectible Qashqai sample Rugs (24"X26")

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 300.00 USD
Pair of rare collectible Qashqai sample Rugs (24 X26 )
Pair of rare collectible qashqai sample Rugs. 100%natural, vegetable dye, hand woven, finest baby lamb's wool pile on cotton foundation. These are the most enchanting stamp like qashqai pieces. It is very rare to find qashqai piece in such sizes and therefore they are very much sought after by collectors. The Qashqais are one of the migratory tribes in the southwestern part of Iran. Situated in the Fars province, which once was the cradle of Persian civilization. These charming pieces are hand woven, knot by knot, and have over 100 knots per square inch. These qashqai rugs are woven by women of the tribe. The symbols and motifs incorporated in the qashqai pieces are influenced by weavers' everyday life experiences, representing, prosperity, fertility, religious beliefs and even warding to off evil eyes. qashqai weaving can be dazzling in terms of mastery of colors, designs and their juxtaposition. This is an enchanting pair. Size: 2 feet X 2 feet 1 inch. Country of origin: Iran.
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