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Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet.large Sized Rug. Vibrant Colours,pecking Chickens,birds & Animals. 277cm X 184cm.
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Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet.large Sized Rug. Vibrant Colours,pecking Chickens,birds & Animals. 277cm X 184cm.

19th century
Description

SOUTH WEST PERSIA,KHAMSEH CONFEDERATION.

LATE 19TH CENTURY.

A BEAUTIFUL ALL WOOLLEN KHAMSEH CONFEDERACY TRIBAL MAIN CARPET.

VERY VIBRANT COLOURS ESPECIALLY THE MID BLUE GROUND. FEATURES THREE CENTRAL POINTED ARROW IVORY GROUND STEPPED DIAMONDS FILLED WITH PECKING CHICKENS,DOUBLE HEADED BIRDS AND GEOMETRIC FLOWER SHRUBS.

THE BLUE GROUND ALSO FILLED IN THE SAME MANNER AND WITH MANY MORE TRIBAL MOTIFS AND NOTICE THE "ABRASH" VIVID BLUE BANDS RUNNING ACROSS THE CARPET.SIMPLY STUNNING.

WASHED & DE-DUSTED. ALL OVER EVEN LOW PILE. ENDS AND SIDES PROFESSIONALLY SECURED. NO HOLES,REWEAVES OR REPAIRS.

A TRUE TRIBAL PRODUCT FROM THIS WEAVING GROUP.

SIZE IS 9 FOOT 1 INCHES BY 6 FOOT. 277CM X 184CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. THE LONG WOOL FRINGES NOT MEASURED IN SIZE. ALL WOOLLEN HAND KNOTTED CONSTRUCTION.

U.K POST £25.

PRICE £3575 GBP. BANK TRANSFERS,VIEWINGS,DISCUSSIONS,ETC ALL WELCOMED.

ABS 135.

MANY MORE TRIBAL RUGS LISTED.

stock reduction price £2500

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08316148
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Hand-spun wool foundation and knotted pile: nomadic tribal weaving before synthetic fibres.
Prominent dye abrash in the blue field: small-batch natural vat dyeing.
Even, mellowed low pile throughout: long domestic wear over many decades.
Traditional three stepped diamond medallions with bird motifs: classic late 19th-century Khamseh design.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
277cm (109.06")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1045164
Dealers Internal Reference
ABS 135
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
SOUTH WEST PERSIA,KHAMSEH CONFEDERATION.

LATE 19TH CENTURY.

A BEAUTIFUL ALL WOOLLEN KHAMSEH CONFEDERACY TRIBAL MAIN CARPET.

VERY VIBRANT COLOURS ESPECIALLY THE MID BLUE GROUND.

“
FEATURES THREE CENTRAL POINTED ARROW IVORY GROUND STEPPED DIAMONDS FILLED WITH PECKING CHICKENS,DOUBLE HEADED BIRDS AND GEOMETRIC FLOWER SHRUBS.
Country House and Eastern Interiors
fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Khamseh rug featuring three diamond central medallions and bird motifs in deep red, navy, cream, and terracotta tones.
fig 1. Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet.large Sized Rug. Vibrant Colours,pecking Chickens,birds & Animals. 277cm X 184cm.

THE BLUE GROUND ALSO FILLED IN THE SAME MANNER AND WITH MANY MORE TRIBAL MOTIFS AND NOTICE THE "ABRASH" VIVID BLUE BANDS RUNNING ACROSS THE CARPET.SIMPLY STUNNING.

WASHED & DE-DUSTED. ALL OVER EVEN LOW PILE. ENDS AND SIDES PROFESSIONALLY SECURED. NO HOLES,REWEAVES OR REPAIRS.

fig 2. An antique hand-knotted Persian Khamseh rug featuring three diamond central medallions and bird motifs in deep red, navy, cream, and terracotta tones.
fig 2. Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet.large Sized Rug. Vibrant Colours,pecking Chickens,birds & Animals. 277cm X 184cm.

A TRUE TRIBAL PRODUCT FROM THIS WEAVING GROUP.

SIZE IS 9 FOOT 1 INCHES BY 6 FOOT. 277CM X 184CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. THE LONG WOOL FRINGES NOT MEASURED IN SIZE. ALL WOOLLEN HAND KNOTTED CONSTRUCTION.

U.K POST £25.

PRICE £3575 GBP. BANK TRANSFERS,VIEWINGS,DISCUSSIONS,ETC ALL WELCOMED.

ABS 135.

MANY MORE TRIBAL RUGS LISTED.

stock reduction price £2500

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 08316148
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Hand-spun wool foundation and knotted pile: nomadic tribal weaving before synthetic fibres.
Prominent dye abrash in the blue field: small-batch natural vat dyeing.
Even, mellowed low pile throughout: long domestic wear over many decades.
Traditional three stepped diamond medallions with bird motifs: classic late 19th-century Khamseh design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
277cm (109.06")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1045164
Dealers Internal Ref
ABS 135
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Persian Khamseh rug featuring three diamond central medallions and bird motifs in deep red, navy, cream, and terracotta tones.

Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet.large Sized Rug. Vibrant Colours,pecking Chickens,birds & Animals. 277cm X 184cm.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Persian Khamseh rug featuring three diamond central medallions and bird motifs in deep red, navy, cream, and terracotta tones. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Persian Khamseh rug featuring three diamond central medallions and bird motifs in deep red, navy, cream, and terracotta tones. View III
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Khamseh rug featuring three diamond central medallions and bird motifs in deep red, navy, cream, and terracotta tones.
Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet.Large Sized Rug. Vibrant Colours,Pecking Chickens,Birds & Animals. 277cm X 184cm.
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  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red & Navy
  • MotifsDiamond medallions, Bird motifs, Geometric borders, Sub-patterned field
  • SizeH 277 cm (109 in) x W 184 cm (72 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This late nineteenth-century Persian Khamseh tribal main carpet originates from south-west Persia and belongs to the Khamseh confederacy. Hand-knotted from wool, the rug displays deep red, navy, mid blue, ivory, cream, and terracotta tones, highlighted by vivid blue abrash bands running across the composition. The design incorporates three central pointed-arrow ivory-ground stepped diamonds filled with pecking chickens, double-headed birds, and geometric flower shrubs, alongside a sub-patterned blue ground decorated with various animal motifs and geometric borders. The construction presents an all-over even low pile with professionally secured ends and sides featuring long wool fringes. Measuring 277 cm high by 184 cm wide with a depth of 1 cm, this large-sized carpet suits traditional living spaces, studies, or reception rooms. It delivers authentic tribal character and colour to residential interiors while providing a durable floor covering for daily use.

FAQs

Khamseh rugs originate from tribal confederations in southwest Persia and are traditionally hand-woven by nomadic weavers. They feature geometric patterns, dark navy fields, multiple borders, and stylized animal motifs such as pecking birds.

These carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool warp and weft foundation. The yarn is coloured using traditional dye processes, resulting in natural tonal variations known as abrash.

Authentic tribal carpets show flexible hand-knotted construction, slight geometric asymmetry, and characteristic repeating motifs like diamond medallions and small birds. The underside reveals clear hand-tied knots matching the top design pattern.

A large tribal rug grounds a room when placed beneath a central seating group or dining table, providing warmth and pattern against wooden or stone floors. The dark navy and terracotta tones complement modern neutral furnishings and layered textures.

Vacuum regularly using suction only to avoid disturbing the wool pile fibres or damaging the woven edge. Address spills immediately by blotting with a clean cloth, and use professional specialist cleaning for full restoration.
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