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Antique Tribal Shekarlu Rug 1.97m X 1.26m
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Antique Tribal Shekarlu Rug 1.97m X 1.26m

1900 - 1920
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A wonderful antique tribal rug woven by the Shekarlu tribe circa 1900. The Shekarlu are a small sub tribe of the Qashqai, known for their association to the sugar trade (Shekar is sugar in Farsi). Their rugs are quite distinctive from other Qashqai weaving and increasingly difficult to find. The border is classic Shekarlu (and almost identical to the rug that Sigmund Freud had on his couch!) along with the distinctive diagonal comb motifs on the field.

Size: 1.97m x 1.26m (6ft 6in x 4ft 2in)

This rug has light, age related wear, slightly heavier in a couple of areas (see photos). A few old repairs, sympathetically done (see photos). Fringes and selvedges are secure and it has been professionally cleaned.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Rug Addiction has dated this Antique Shekarlu Tribal Rug to the 1900s.

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SA1170879
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251100001
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A wonderful antique tribal rug woven by the Shekarlu tribe circa 1900.
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The Shekarlu are a small sub tribe of the Qashqai, known for their association to the sugar trade (Shekar is sugar in Farsi).
Rug Addiction

Their rugs are quite distinctive from other Qashqai weaving and increasingly difficult to find. The border is classic Shekarlu (and almost identical to the rug that Sigmund Freud had on his couch!) along with the distinctive diagonal comb motifs on the field.

fig 1. An antique Shekarlu hand-knotted wool rug featuring intricate geometric diamond motifs in dark red, navy blue, and cream hues.
fig 1. Antique Tribal Shekarlu Rug 1.97m X 1.26m

Size: 1.97m x 1.26m (6ft 6in x 4ft 2in)

This rug has light, age related wear, slightly heavier in a couple of areas (see photos). A few old repairs, sympathetically done (see photos). Fringes and selvedges are secure and it has been professionally cleaned.

Free worldwide shipping.

Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Rug Addiction has dated this Antique Shekarlu Tribal Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170879
Dealers Internal Ref
251100001
Rug Addiction
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Archive I An antique Shekarlu hand-knotted wool rug featuring intricate geometric diamond motifs in dark red, navy blue, and cream hues.

Antique Tribal Shekarlu Rug 1.97m x 1.26m

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An antique Shekarlu hand-knotted wool rug featuring intricate geometric diamond motifs in dark red, navy blue, and cream hues.
Antique Tribal Shekarlu Rug 1.97m x 1.26m
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Shekarlu rugs are hand-knotted textiles crafted by nomadic Qashqai sub-tribes in southern Persia, distinguished by their bold geometric motifs, intricate central medallions, and vibrant natural dye palettes.

These rugs are traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the foundation, resulting in a flexible texture and durable construction.

Authentic pieces display slight geometric asymmetry, variations in dye shades known as abrash, wool warps and wefts, and hand-bound selvedges typical of nomadic loom weaving.

A geometric tribal rug provides visual contrast and warm texture when paired with neutral modern upholstery, dark wood furniture, or contemporary minimalist decor.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating beater bar, rotate the rug annually to ensure even wear, and spot clean spills immediately with mild soap and water.
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