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Antique Qashqa'i Rug, Kashkuli Tribe, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
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Antique Qashqa'i Rug, Kashkuli Tribe, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

19th century
Sold 11 April 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Qashqa'i rugs don't come much earlier than this!

Made during the second half of the nineteenth century, the rug oozes nomadic life, depicting a single woman - left-centre - and various animals and birds depicted throughout. The stylised woman was probably the weaver herself! Two large Qashqa'i tribal emblems dominate the central indigo-blue field and all the natural colours are just beautifully saturated. Note too, the four corner spandrels are all decorated differently.

A magnificent example of the best of early Qashqa'i work, possibly made by the Kashkuli sub-tribe, in very good overall condition and a good, small, desirable size.

Size: 1.57 x 1.17m ( 5' 2" x 3' 10").

Physical Dimensions
Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Rug to the 1870s.

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SA1203252
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BM/FL2
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Description
Qashqa'i rugs don't come much earlier than this!
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Made during the second half of the nineteenth century, the rug oozes nomadic life, depicting a single woman - left-centre - and various animals and birds depicted throughout.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The stylised woman was probably the weaver herself! Two large Qashqa'i tribal emblems dominate the central indigo-blue field and all the natural colours are just beautifully saturated. Note too, the four corner spandrels are all decorated differently.

fig 1. An antique Qashqai rug featuring a dark blue field with central white and red geometric diamond medallions, surrounded by intricate multi-layered borders.
fig 1. Antique Qashqa'i Rug, Kashkuli Tribe, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

A magnificent example of the best of early Qashqa'i work, possibly made by the Kashkuli sub-tribe, in very good overall condition and a good, small, desirable size.

Size: 1.57 x 1.17m ( 5' 2" x 3' 10").

Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203252
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/FL2
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Archive I An antique Qashqai rug featuring a dark blue field with central white and red geometric diamond medallions, surrounded by intricate multi-layered borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Qashqa'i Rug, Kashkuli Tribe, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II An antique Qashqai rug featuring a dark blue field with central white and red geometric diamond medallions, surrounded by intricate multi-layered borders. View II
Archive III An antique Qashqai rug featuring a dark blue field with central white and red geometric diamond medallions, surrounded by intricate multi-layered borders. View III
Archive IV An antique Qashqai rug featuring a dark blue field with central white and red geometric diamond medallions, surrounded by intricate multi-layered borders. View IV
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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An antique Qashqai rug featuring a dark blue field with central white and red geometric diamond medallions, surrounded by intricate multi-layered borders.
Antique Qashqa'i Rug, Kashkuli Tribe, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulti-coloured
  • MotifsGeometric diamonds, Hooked motifs, Stylized floral sprays, Multiple guard borders
  • SizeH 157 cm (62 in) x W 117 cm (46 in)

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An antique Qashqai rug is a hand-knotted tribal textile woven by the nomadic confederacy of the same name in the Fars province of south-west Persia, historically recognised for distinctive geometric motifs and saturated colour palettes.

These rugs are traditionally constructed with a wool foundation and a hand-spun wool pile, frequently dyed using natural materials such as madder root, indigo, and plant extracts, secured with symmetrical or asymmetrical knots.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the irregular hand-spun yarns, natural dye variations across the abrash, structural nuances in the weave density, and the presence of traditional tribal symbols such as hooked diamonds and stylized flora.

Such tribal textiles function effectively as grounding elements in contemporary spaces, pairing well with neutral upholstery, minimalist architecture, and mid-century or modern furniture to add textural contrast and historical depth.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without rotary brushes, professional specialist cleaning when necessary, protection from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and the use of a breathable underlay to prevent slippage and wear.
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