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Antique Khamseh Rug 1.78m X 1.45m
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Antique Khamseh Rug 1.78m X 1.45m

19th century
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An outstanding antique Khamseh rug, handwoven circa 1890 with a 3 medallion design of stylised flowers and the famous Khamseh chickens on an indigo field. Fabulous wool, great dyes and a highly collectible piece.

Size 1.78m x 1.45m (5ft 6in x 4ft 9in)

This rug has medium age related even wear. Fringes and selvedges are secure and it has been professionally cleaned. A few small, old repairs to field (see photos).

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Physical Dimensions
Height
178cm (70.08")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Rug Addiction has dated this Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug to the 1890s.

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SA1178589
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202600001
Description
An outstanding antique Khamseh rug, handwoven circa 1890 with a 3 medallion design of stylised flowers and the famous Khamseh chickens on an indigo field. Fabulous wool, great dyes and a highly collectible piece.
fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Khamseh rug featuring three diamond-shaped central medallions and intricate geometric bird motifs on a red and dark blue ground.
fig 1. Antique Khamseh Rug 1.78m X 1.45m

Size 1.78m x 1.45m (5ft 6in x 4ft 9in)

This rug has medium age related even wear. Fringes and selvedges are secure and it has been professionally cleaned. A few small, old repairs to field (see photos).

Free worldwide shipping.

Height
178cm (70.08")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Rug Addiction has dated this Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178589
Dealers Internal Ref
202600001
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Antique Khamseh Rug 1.78m X 1.45m

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An antique hand-knotted Persian Khamseh rug featuring three diamond-shaped central medallions and intricate geometric bird motifs on a red and dark blue ground.
Antique Khamseh Rug 1.78m X 1.45m
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A Khamseh rug is a traditional hand-knotted carpet woven by nomadic tribal confederations in the Fars province of southwestern Persia.

These rugs are hand-woven using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and foundation, dyed with traditional vegetable and mineral dyes.

Authentic pieces feature geometric diamond medallions, stylized bird or animal motifs, rich terracotta and navy tones, and a flexible wool-on-wool structure.

A tribal rug provides visual contrast and texture when placed over wood or stone flooring alongside modern minimalist furniture or timber accents.

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