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Antique Khamseh Carpet. Basseri Tribe. 303cm X 164cm.
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Antique Khamseh Carpet. Basseri Tribe. 303cm X 164cm.

19th century
Description

SOUTH WEST PERSIA,BASSERI TRIBE OF THE KHAMSEH CONFEDERACY,LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY.

A FINE VIRTUALLY FULL PILED KHAMSEH MAIN CARPET.

BEAUTIFUL COLOURS INCLUDING A YELLOW AND DEEP TURQUOISE ALONG WITH SOME MORE UNUSUAL ZOOMORPHIC AND TRIBAL MOTIFS WITHIN THE DARK BLUE/BLACK FIELD.

DOMINATED BY THREE JOINED CENTRAL ELONGATED HEXAGONAL MEDALLIONS AND MATCHING SPANDRELS AND HALF MEDALLIONS This design appears to have been chiefly used by the Basseri. It occurs in combination with a number of different border solutions (see examples in literature).

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ALL ENDS AND SIDES SECURED,FULL PILED THROUGHOUT.

9 FOOT 11 INCHES BY 5 FOOT 4 INCHES. 303CM X 164CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. ALL WOOL PILE HAND KNOTTED ONTO WOOL FOUNDATIONS WITH AS USUAL WITH THESE EARLIER WEAVINGS THE WEFTS DYED TERRACOTTA.

Comparison Design Features,

BLACK, DAVID & LOVELESS, CLIVE, Woven Gardens. Nomad and Village Rugs of the Fars Province of Southern Persia. London 1979, no. 38 *** REINISCH, HELMUT, Satteltaschen. Graz 1985 (Dr. Gerhard Käbisch Collection), no. 43 *** COLLINS, JOHN J., Persian Piled

PRICE £4450 GBP.

HOME VISITS ARRANGED TO TRY OUT/CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS. EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF TRIBAL RUGS FROM THE KHAMSEH AND QASHQAI DISPLAYED.

EDZ 45

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Khamseh Basseri Rug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 08808976
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Natural dye variations across the field: traditional plant-based yarn dyeing.
Hand-spun wool foundation: South Persian nomadic construction before commercial cotton.
Hand-knotted triple stepped medallions: characteristic Basseri tribal composition.
Wool overcast selvedges: traditional hand finishing along both outer edges.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
303cm (119.29")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115568
Dealers Internal Reference
EDZ 45
Dealers Notes

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

Description
SOUTH WEST PERSIA,BASSERI TRIBE OF THE KHAMSEH CONFEDERACY,LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY.

A FINE VIRTUALLY FULL PILED KHAMSEH MAIN CARPET.

“
BEAUTIFUL COLOURS INCLUDING A YELLOW AND DEEP TURQUOISE ALONG WITH SOME MORE UNUSUAL ZOOMORPHIC AND TRIBAL MOTIFS WITHIN THE DARK BLUE/BLACK FIELD.
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fig 1. An antique Khamseh Basseri hand-knotted wool rug featuring geometric diamond medallions in red, blue, and ivory tones.
fig 1. Antique Khamseh Carpet. Basseri Tribe. 303cm X 164cm.

DOMINATED BY THREE JOINED CENTRAL ELONGATED HEXAGONAL MEDALLIONS AND MATCHING SPANDRELS AND HALF MEDALLIONS This design appears to have been chiefly used by the Basseri. It occurs in combination with a number of different border solutions (see examples in literature).

fig 2. An antique Khamseh Basseri hand-knotted wool rug featuring geometric diamond medallions in red, blue, and ivory tones.
fig 2. Antique Khamseh Carpet. Basseri Tribe. 303cm X 164cm.

ALL ENDS AND SIDES SECURED,FULL PILED THROUGHOUT.

9 FOOT 11 INCHES BY 5 FOOT 4 INCHES. 303CM X 164CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. ALL WOOL PILE HAND KNOTTED ONTO WOOL FOUNDATIONS WITH AS USUAL WITH THESE EARLIER WEAVINGS THE WEFTS DYED TERRACOTTA.

fig 3. An antique Khamseh Basseri hand-knotted wool rug featuring geometric diamond medallions in red, blue, and ivory tones.
fig 3. Antique Khamseh Carpet. Basseri Tribe. 303cm X 164cm.

Comparison Design Features,

BLACK, DAVID & LOVELESS, CLIVE, Woven Gardens. Nomad and Village Rugs of the Fars Province of Southern Persia. London 1979, no. 38 *** REINISCH, HELMUT, Satteltaschen. Graz 1985 (Dr. Gerhard Käbisch Collection), no. 43 *** COLLINS, JOHN J., Persian Piled

PRICE £4450 GBP.

HOME VISITS ARRANGED TO TRY OUT/CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS. EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF TRIBAL RUGS FROM THE KHAMSEH AND QASHQAI DISPLAYED.

EDZ 45

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Khamseh Basseri Rug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08808976
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Natural dye variations across the field: traditional plant-based yarn dyeing.
Hand-spun wool foundation: South Persian nomadic construction before commercial cotton.
Hand-knotted triple stepped medallions: characteristic Basseri tribal composition.
Wool overcast selvedges: traditional hand finishing along both outer edges.

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
303cm (119.29")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115568
Dealers Internal Ref
EDZ 45
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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An antique Khamseh Basseri hand-knotted wool rug featuring geometric diamond medallions in red, blue, and ivory tones.
ANTIQUE KHAMSEH CARPET. BASSERI TRIBE. 303CM X 164CM.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Blue
  • MotifsDiamond medallions, repeating geometric patterns, stepped borders
  • SizeH 303 cm (119 in) x W 164 cm (65 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Persian tribal hand-knotted wool rug originates from the last quarter of the nineteenth century, created by the Basseri tribe of the Khamseh Confederacy in South West Persia. The heavy pile displays a complex geometric design featuring three joined central elongated hexagonal medallions, matching spandrels, and repeating tree-of-life motifs set against a dark blue and black field. The colour palette includes prominent shades of red, blue, ivory, yellow, and deep turquoise, complemented by stepped borders and terracotta-dyed wefts along the secured ends and sides. Measuring 303 cm high by 164 cm wide and 1 cm deep, this large rectangular floor covering suits placement in a traditional living room, study, or hallway within an English Country House interior setting, adding warmth and authentic tribal character to timber or stone flooring.

FAQs

Khamseh rugs are hand-knotted textiles produced by the Khamseh Confederation, a tribal alliance in southwest Persia that included nomadic groups such as the Basseri. These rugs feature bold geometric motifs, stylised motifs, and vibrant natural dyes.

Traditionally woven on portable horizontal looms, these rugs feature hand-spun wool pile knotted onto a wool or cotton foundation. Natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects provide the palette of red, indigo, and ivory tones.

Authentic pieces exhibit soft hand-spun wool, slight structural asymmetry due to nomadic weaving conditions, and dynamic geometric central medallions. The selvedges are frequently wrapped in multi-coloured wool, and the reverse side reveals a clear, hand-knotted grid.

An antique tribal rug serves as an anchor in neutral or contemporary spaces, introducing texture and pattern. It pairs effectively with natural timber, leather upholstery, and modern minimalist furniture to create visual contrast.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only attachment to avoid damaging the pile and fringe. Clean spills immediately with cold water and a clean cloth, and consult a professional rug conservator for deep cleaning or repair work.
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