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Antique Khamseh Carpet South West Persia
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Antique Khamseh Carpet South West Persia

19th century
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This is a lovely example of a hand woven Khamseh carpet dating from around 1890. The carpet has a very pleasing colour palette with mid indigo, warm red, ivory and green; and a design featuring animal and bird motifs around three latch hook medallions. The borders have a pretty calyx and leaf design flanked by skittle guard stripes. The carpet measures 200 cms by 118 cms and is in excellent ready to use condition, the wool being very soft and lustrous.

UK delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Khamseh Tribal Carpet to the 19th Century.

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SA1032676
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a lovely example of a hand woven Khamseh carpet dating from around 1890.
The carpet has a very pleasing colour palette with mid indigo, warm red, ivory and green; and a design featuring animal and bird motifs around three latch hook medallions.
Rams Head Antiques

The borders have a pretty calyx and leaf design flanked by skittle guard stripes. The carpet measures 200 cms by 118 cms and is in excellent ready to use condition, the wool being very soft and lustrous.

UK delivery is £20

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Khamseh Tribal Carpet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1032676
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An antique hand-knotted Khamseh carpet featuring three central diamond medallions surrounded by geometric tribal motifs in indigo blue, red, and ivory.
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Khamseh carpets are traditional tribal rugs produced by the Khamseh confederacy, a alliance of nomadic tribes in South West Persia. They are recognised by their geometric patterns, multiple diamond-shaped medallions, and small stylised motifs representing local flora and fauna.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the underlying foundation warp and weft. The yarn is dyed using natural plant and mineral sources, creating rich tones derived from madder root, indigo, and walnut husks.

Authentic pieces exhibit a flexible, soft wool structure, subtle colour variations known as abrash, and distinct tribal elements such as stylised bird motifs filling the field around central medallions. Minor irregularities in symmetry and weave density further indicate genuine nomadic craft.

A tribal carpet serves as a grounding focal point in both traditional and contemporary interiors, harmonising with natural wood furniture, leather seating, or clean minimalist decor. The rich geometric patterns provide contrast and depth when placed on timber or stone floors.

Regular cleaning with a suction-only vacuum cleaner protects the wool fibers from premature wear. Spills should be blotted immediately with cold water and a neutral soap, while periodic professional cleaning by an antique textile specialist maintains the condition of the weave.
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