Number 1372
Material Wool
Origin Qashqai
Style Animal
Type Tribal
Size 253 x 151
Age 1302 (1884)
Abso-effin-lutely amazing!
A mint condition, sky blue dream.
Commissioned by Qoli Khan Qashqai, a leading Khan of the formidable tribe, in 1302 (1884-5). There is an aura of majesty about it. The end kilims are longer than anything I've seen on a tribal rug, with even longer fringes--undyed black sheep's wool, quite a statement. The Seven Sisters multicoloured borders contain a very relaxed and confident field of turquoise insanity, mixing abstract tribal motifs with endless figures of quadrupeds (dogs or horses). Museum quality.
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