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175 X 280cm Antique Khamseh 'Chicken' Rug
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for sale €7,313     $7,938
£6,250
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175 X 280cm Antique Khamseh 'Chicken' Rug

19th century
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Antique tribal rugs have so much to offer and here is a great example. Finely woven, with superb wool that has become beautifully patinated with the passage of time, this South Persian rug by the Khamseh is packed with chickens, goats, dogs and even a single human figure. The field is, in the best tradition, shoulder to shoulder with flapping birds and what a gorgeous bonus- an outer border in various shades of green containing a procession of more birds and animals. Rugs of this quality do not come up very often, in my experience and I am so happy to be able to offer it. Thoroughly clean, professionally restored to showroom condition and now ready for your wall or floor.

5'9" x 9'2"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Khamseh Chicken Rug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09715252
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Hand-tied knots seen on the back: traditional nomadic weaving of the late nineteenth century.
Gentle horizontal colour shifts in the green border: small batches of vegetable dye.
Hand-spun wool pile: soft lustre created by natural dyes and decades of use.
Stylised birds packed across the dark ground: distinctive Khamseh tribal iconography.

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.

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SA1245036
Dealers Notes

My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

Description
Antique tribal rugs have so much to offer and here is a great example.
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Finely woven, with superb wool that has become beautifully patinated with the passage of time, this South Persian rug by the Khamseh is packed with chickens, goats, dogs and even a single human figure.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

The field is, in the best tradition, shoulder to shoulder with flapping birds and what a gorgeous bonus- an outer border in various shades of green containing a procession of more birds and animals. Rugs of this quality do not come up very often, in my experience and I am so happy to be able to offer it. Thoroughly clean, professionally restored to showroom condition and now ready for your wall or floor.

5'9" x 9'2"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Khamseh Chicken Rug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09715252
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Hand-tied knots seen on the back: traditional nomadic weaving of the late nineteenth century.
Gentle horizontal colour shifts in the green border: small batches of vegetable dye.
Hand-spun wool pile: soft lustre created by natural dyes and decades of use.
Stylised birds packed across the dark ground: distinctive Khamseh tribal iconography.

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.

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SA1245036
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field.
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Archive I An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field.

175 X 280cm Antique Khamseh 'Chicken' Rug

Archive II An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View II
Archive III An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View III
Archive IV An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View IV
Archive V An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View V
Archive VI An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View VI
Archive VII An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View VII
Archive VIII An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View VIII
Archive IX An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View IX
Archive X An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View X
Archive XI An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View XI
Archive XII An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View XII
Archive XIII An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View XIV
Archive XV An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field. View XV
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

James Cohen Antique Carpets
Telephone 07747 610 248
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Verified Since Feb 2021
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James Cohen Antique Carpets
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An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field.
175 x 280cm Antique Khamseh 'Chicken' Rug
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An antique South Persian Khamseh hand-knotted wool rug featuring three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird motifs on a deep navy and red field.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSouth Persian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red and Navy
  • MotifsChicken motif, Triple diamond medallions, Geometric border, Stylised floral motifs

This antique South Persian Khamseh tribal rug originates from 1880 and uses hand-knotted wool in a deep red and navy palette. The finely woven field displays three connected diamond medallions filled with stylised bird and chicken motifs, surrounded by animals including goats and dogs, alongside stylised floral motifs and a geometric border in various shades of green. The wool has developed a natural patina over time following professional restoration. The piece measures 175 cm by 280 cm, making it a substantial floor covering or wall hanging. Suitable for placement on the floor or the wall in an English country house interior, it brings traditional tribal artistry to a living room, hallway or study.

FAQs

Khamseh rugs originated from the Khamseh Confederation, a tribal federation in South Persia, renowned for producing hand-knotted textiles featuring geometric patterns and stylised animal motifs.

Traditional Khamseh carpets are woven using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and foundation, coloured with natural dyes derived from plants, minerals, and insects.

Authentic pieces feature all-wool construction, flexible web-like foundations, and signature repeating motifs such as the Murgh or chicken design surrounded by small geometric flower heads and animals.

A tribal Persian rug introduces geometric detail and structural contrast to neutral contemporary spaces, complementing dark timber furniture, leather upholstery, or layered schemes.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating brush, rotate annually to balance wear, and clean spills immediately with cold water and a clean absorbent cloth.
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