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Antique Kurdish Kelleh Long Rug. 311cm X 166cm.
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Antique Kurdish Kelleh Long Rug. 311cm X 166cm.

1900 - 1920
Description

Kurdish tribes of north west persia,

First quarter 20th century.

Big sized long rug often referred to in the trade as a kelleh.

Central alternating design of botehs on a dark blue ground.

Has nice twin yellow coloured borders.

Hand washed and de-dusted. Pile is good has had approx half a dozen professional reweaves and reinforced from rear with hessian patches. All imaged. Priced accordingly.

Ends and sides are secure. Big carpet for the money.

10 foot 2 inches by 5 foot 5 inches. 311cm X 166cm. At widest points. Fringes not measured in size. All woollen construction.

U.k post £25,

Viewings,etc all possible.

£695 gbp.

Edz 115.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Kurdish Kelleh Rug to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
311cm (122.44")
Width
166cm (65.35")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127963
Dealers Internal Reference
EDZ 115
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Kurdish tribes of north west persia,

First quarter 20th century.

Big sized long rug often referred to in the trade as a kelleh.

Central alternating design of botehs on a dark blue ground.

Has nice twin yellow coloured borders.

Hand washed and de-dusted.

“
Pile is good has had approx half a dozen professional reweaves and reinforced from rear with hessian patches.
Country House and Eastern Interiors

All imaged. Priced accordingly.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Kurdish Kelleh long rug featuring a navy blue central field filled with repeating geometric motifs within multi-coloured yellow and red borders.
fig 1. Antique Kurdish Kelleh Long Rug. 311cm X 166cm.

Ends and sides are secure. Big carpet for the money.

10 foot 2 inches by 5 foot 5 inches. 311cm X 166cm. At widest points. Fringes not measured in size. All woollen construction.

U.k post £25,

Viewings,etc all possible.

£695 gbp.

Edz 115.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Kurdish Kelleh Rug to the 1920s.

Height
311cm (122.44")
Width
166cm (65.35")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127963
Dealers Internal Ref
EDZ 115
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 Kurdish Kelleh long rug featuring a navy blue central field filled with repeating geometric motifs within multi-coloured yellow and red borders.

Antique Kurdish Kelleh Long Rug. 311cm X 166cm.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Kurdish Kelleh long rug featuring a navy blue central field filled with repeating geometric motifs within multi-coloured yellow and red borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Kurdish Kelleh long rug featuring a navy blue central field filled with repeating geometric motifs within multi-coloured yellow and red borders. View III
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An antique hand-knotted Kurdish Kelleh long rug featuring a navy blue central field filled with repeating geometric motifs within multi-coloured yellow and red borders.
ANTIQUE KURDISH KELLEH LONG RUG. 311CM X 166CM.
Ref: SA1127963
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourNavy Blue and Red
  • MotifsHexagonal lattice pattern, Geometric floral borders, All-over repeat pattern, Natural abrash colour variations
  • SizeH 311 cm (122 in) x W 166 cm (65 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Kurdish Kelleh long rug originates from the first quarter of the twentieth century in the Persian tribal style. Produced from an all-woollen construction, the textile displays a navy blue central field populated with a repeating geometric lattice pattern of boteh motifs. The composition incorporates a natural abrash colour variation alongside multi-coloured yellow and red borders containing geometric floral patterns. Professional reweaves, rear hessian patches, and secure ends and sides mark the condition of the piece, which has undergone a hand wash and de-dusting process. Measuring 311 cm high by 166 cm wide with a 1 cm depth, the large carpet functions as a floor covering suitable for an English Country House interior. The heavy rectangular format suits placement in generous living spaces, hallways, or reception rooms to provide warmth and texture underfoot. The traditional motifs and deep tones integrate smoothly with classic and eclectic furnishing schemes while offering a substantial decorative presence in domestic settings.

FAQs

A Kelleh rug refers to a specific traditional Persian size format, typically long and wide, historically intended to sit at the head of a rooms central seating layout. Kurdish examples are hand-knotted by weavers in Kurdistan, featuring distinctive tribal motifs, saturated natural dyes, and durable wool construction.

Traditional Kurdish rugs are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile, often bound onto a wool or cotton foundation. The yarns are dyed using natural plant and mineral sources, such as madder root for reds and indigo for blues.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tied knot irregularities, flexible foundations, and natural dye variations known as abrash throughout the pile. The reverse side displays clear, visible knot structure without rubber backing or synthetic web layers.

Due to its elongated proportions, a Kelleh rug works effectively in wide entrance halls, corridors, or placed centrally underneath long dining tables and large living room seating arrangements to anchor the space.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling the wool fibers. Use a quality underlay pad to prevent slipping and friction wear, and turn the rug annually to balance sun exposure and foot traffic.
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