One of a Kind Antique Khamseh Tribal Rug

Late 19th Century South West Persia, Khamseh Confederacy, beautiful one of a kind khamseh rug harmoniously colourful especially the use of yellow throughout. Midnight blue ground with three columns of hooked diamond medallions the outer pair outlined in ivory coloured wool all filled with the pecking chicken design and stylised miniature tree of life. The midnight field filled with similar motifs and stylised geometric animal forms with geometric flowers eminating from their bodies. This particular type of design is discussed in james opie, tribal rugs, a complete guide to nomadic & village carpets, the khamseh section in detail. All ends and sides professionally secured. all over low even pile. No holes, reweaves or repairs which makes it a stunning tribal rug.