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Antique Shashavan Kelleh
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Antique Shashavan Kelleh

1900 - 1920
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A really stunning antique Shashavan kelleh carpet with exquisite colours and a striped Gendje border design. These tribal weavers from the north-eastern Persia reside in the mountainous area.  This area was home to a smaller group of tribal weavers and these diverse weavings were based on vivid geometric designs usually with medallions repeating throughout such as this piece.  The Turkish memling gul is often found on these pieces too and we can see other Caucasian rug attributes too from these pieces which are full of rainbow colours!

This amazing piece has been woven with the islamic date 1333, which translates to 1915 in our calendar.  So we know it is 106 years old.

Condition is extremely good indeed, with a lovely high soft wool pile on this tribal piece.  Some small areas of old restoration, in general it is in fantastic original condition.

Shashavan runners are sometimes known as Southern Caucasian rugs but maybe this is due to their close proximity to the Caucasus.  Historians claim the Shah Abbas Safavid (1587-1629) formed this tribe to defend western frontiers against Turkish tribes, hence how the Shah was used to form this nomad tribe.

Please request a home visit to see this beautiful tribal Shashavan Kelleh carpet at home.  We travel nationwide helping customers and interior designers find the perfect carpet, rug or runner to suit an interior.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Shahsevan Kelleh Rug to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
343cm (135.04")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA832863
Dealers Internal Reference
9881
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

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A really stunning antique Shashavan kelleh carpet with exquisite colours and a striped Gendje border design. These tribal weavers from the north-eastern Persia reside in the mountainous area.
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 This area was home to a smaller group of tribal weavers and these diverse weavings were based on vivid geometric designs usually with medallions repeating throughout such as this piece.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 The Turkish memling gul is often found on these pieces too and we can see other Caucasian rug attributes too from these pieces which are full of rainbow colours!

fig 1. An antique Shahsevan kelleh wool runner rug featuring a red field with geometric diamond medallions, small repeating motifs, and multi-band patterned borders.
fig 1. Antique Shashavan Kelleh

This amazing piece has been woven with the islamic date 1333, which translates to 1915 in our calendar.  So we know it is 106 years old.

Condition is extremely good indeed, with a lovely high soft wool pile on this tribal piece.  Some small areas of old restoration, in general it is in fantastic original condition.

fig 2. An antique Shahsevan kelleh wool runner rug featuring a red field with geometric diamond medallions, small repeating motifs, and multi-band patterned borders.
fig 2. Antique Shashavan Kelleh

Shashavan runners are sometimes known as Southern Caucasian rugs but maybe this is due to their close proximity to the Caucasus.  Historians claim the Shah Abbas Safavid (1587-1629) formed this tribe to defend western frontiers against Turkish tribes, hence how the Shah was used to form this nomad tribe.

fig 3. An antique Shahsevan kelleh wool runner rug featuring a red field with geometric diamond medallions, small repeating motifs, and multi-band patterned borders.
fig 3. Antique Shashavan Kelleh

Please request a home visit to see this beautiful tribal Shashavan Kelleh carpet at home.  We travel nationwide helping customers and interior designers find the perfect carpet, rug or runner to suit an interior.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Shahsevan Kelleh Rug to the 1920s.

Height
343cm (135.04")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA832863
Dealers Internal Ref
9881
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique Shahsevan kelleh wool runner rug featuring a red field with geometric diamond medallions, small repeating motifs, and multi-band patterned borders.

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An antique Shahsevan kelleh wool runner rug featuring a red field with geometric diamond medallions, small repeating motifs, and multi-band patterned borders.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleShahsevan Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsDiamond medallions, Repeating boteh motifs, Diagonal striped borders
  • SizeH 343 cm (135 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This antique Shahsevan kelleh rug dates from the 1920 period and follows a tribal style. The wool floor covering has a rich red field, complemented by dark blue, cream, and brown tones in the geometric motifs. The design incorporates large central diamond medallions, small repeating boteh motifs across the field, and intricate multi-band borders with diagonal stripes and geometric patterns. Visible details include fringe ends, soft pile texture, and multiple layered border guards. The rectangular rug measures 343 cm high by 132 cm wide by 4 cm deep. Suitable for use as a statement runner in a hallway, long corridor, or study, this piece brings traditional warmth and colour to interior spaces. The flat, low profile works effectively in high-traffic domestic environments where a long, narrow format is required. The wool construction provides a durable surface underfoot while maintaining the decorative qualities characteristic of north-eastern Persian tribal weaving.

FAQs

Shahsevan rugs are tribal textiles woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic confederations in Northwest Persia and the Southern Caucasus. They are recognised for their bold geometric patterns, vibrant natural dyes, and durable hand-spun wool construction.

These rugs are typically hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation. The rich colour palette is achieved through traditional vegetable dyes, including madder for reds and indigo for blues.

Authentic pieces feature wool foundations, slight geometric asymmetrical variation in design, and distinct long-format proportions known as kelleh. Examining the weave density, knot type, and natural dye abrash colour variations helps verify authenticity.

A tribal kelleh rug provides visual warmth and texture to hallways, dining spaces, or living rooms. Its rich tones and geometric motifs pair effectively with neutral oak furniture, modern minimalist decor, or classic dark wood schemes.

Vacuum gently without a rotating brush to protect the pile, and rotate the rug periodically to ensure even wear. Professional cleaning using non-abrasive, pH-neutral methods is recommended to preserve natural dyes and wool fibres.
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