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Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug. Baharlu/ainalu Arab Nomads. South West Persia. 274cm X 184cm.
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Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug. Baharlu/ainalu Arab Nomads. South West Persia. 274cm X 184cm.

19th century
Sold 23 May 2025 · Country House and Eastern Interiors
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Description

LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY.

A SUPERB EXAMPLE BY SETTLED VILLAGE ARAB WEAVERS OF THE BAHARLU/AINALU TRIBES OF SOUTH WEST PERSIA,

UNUSUALLY THE FIELD COLOUR IS IVORY AS OPPOSED TO THE MORE USUAL INDIGO BLUE AND CONTAINS SEVEN HORIZONTAL ROWS OF THE "MOTHER AND CHILD" BOTEHS AS THEY ARE REFERRED TO FOR OBVIOUS REASONS.

THE BOTEHS ALSO CONTAIN WITHIN THEM AND IN THE IVORY FIELD SMALLER "BABY" BOTEH MOTIFS SYMBOLISING POSSIBLY A FERTILITY PERIOD IN A YOUNG WEAVERS LIFE.

BUT FOR ME THE MANY PEACOCKS WITH FAN TAILS SITTING IN BETWEEN THE MAIN PATTERN IS ONE TO TITILLATE AN INTEREST IN THESE THOROUGHLY CHARMING TRIBAL WEAVINGS.

THIS EXAMPLE IS IN 1ST CLASS CONDITION ALL ENDS AND SIDES SECURED. WITH A GOOD PILE THROUGHOUT AND OF A LARGER SIZE.

9 FOOT BY 6 FOOT. 274CM X 184CM.

MANY MORE UNUSUAL TRIBAL RUGS LISTED

OFX 395.

stock devalued price to £item sold

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
274cm (107.87")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1088384
Dealers Internal Reference
OFX 395
Dealers Notes

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

Description
LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY.

A SUPERB EXAMPLE BY SETTLED VILLAGE ARAB WEAVERS OF THE BAHARLU/AINALU TRIBES OF SOUTH WEST PERSIA,

“
UNUSUALLY THE FIELD COLOUR IS IVORY AS OPPOSED TO THE MORE USUAL INDIGO BLUE AND CONTAINS SEVEN HORIZONTAL ROWS OF THE "MOTHER AND CHILD" BOTEHS AS THEY ARE REFERRED TO FOR OBVIOUS REASONS.
Country House and Eastern Interiors
fig 1. An antique Khamseh tribal rug featuring a repeating boteh pattern in red, blue, and ivory tones within intricate geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug. Baharlu/ainalu Arab Nomads. South West Persia. 274cm X 184cm.

THE BOTEHS ALSO CONTAIN WITHIN THEM AND IN THE IVORY FIELD SMALLER "BABY" BOTEH MOTIFS SYMBOLISING POSSIBLY A FERTILITY PERIOD IN A YOUNG WEAVERS LIFE.

BUT FOR ME THE MANY PEACOCKS WITH FAN TAILS SITTING IN BETWEEN THE MAIN PATTERN IS ONE TO TITILLATE AN INTEREST IN THESE THOROUGHLY CHARMING TRIBAL WEAVINGS.

fig 2. An antique Khamseh tribal rug featuring a repeating boteh pattern in red, blue, and ivory tones within intricate geometric borders.
fig 2. Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug. Baharlu/ainalu Arab Nomads. South West Persia. 274cm X 184cm.

THIS EXAMPLE IS IN 1ST CLASS CONDITION ALL ENDS AND SIDES SECURED. WITH A GOOD PILE THROUGHOUT AND OF A LARGER SIZE.

9 FOOT BY 6 FOOT. 274CM X 184CM.

MANY MORE UNUSUAL TRIBAL RUGS LISTED

OFX 395.

stock devalued price to £item sold

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
274cm (107.87")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088384
Dealers Internal Ref
OFX 395
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 Khamseh tribal rug featuring a repeating boteh pattern in red, blue, and ivory tones within intricate geometric borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug. Baharlu/ainalu Arab Nomads. South West Persia. 274cm X 184cm.

Archive II An antique Khamseh tribal rug featuring a repeating boteh pattern in red, blue, and ivory tones within intricate geometric borders. View II
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An antique Khamseh tribal rug featuring a repeating boteh pattern in red, blue, and ivory tones within intricate geometric borders.
ANTIQUE KHAMSEH TRIBAL RUG. BAHARLU/AINALU ARAB NOMADS. SOUTH WEST PERSIA. 274CM X 184CM.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulti-coloured
  • MotifsBoteh motif, Geometric borders, Tribal medallions
  • SizeH 274 cm (108 in) x W 184 cm (72 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Khamseh carpets are woven by a confederation of five tribes in south-west Persia, historically featuring distinctive geometric patterns and deep colour palettes.

These rugs are traditionally crafted using handspun wool for both the pile and the foundation threads, often dyed with natural vegetable colorants.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the irregular handknotted structure, natural wear patterns, organic dye variations, and traditional tribal motifs unique to the region.

An antique rug grounds contemporary spaces by adding texture and rich historical contrast beneath minimalist or neutral modern furnishings.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without beater bars, professional hand washing when necessary, and avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
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