693. a luscious antique Qashqa'i tribal rug

693. Provenance: Qashqa'i Confederacy of tribes, Fars Province, southwest Persia

Age: Circa 1920

Size: 190 x 153 cm

Condition: Very good for age, but with some areas of minor wear.

Notes: An interesting array of tribal motifs, including what appear to be cruciforms made up of angled botehs (teardrop precursors to the Paisley design). Rich natural colours and typical tribal handle.