Very Fine Antique Qashqai Kashkuli Tribal Rug. Mid 19th Century. 239cm X 130cm

The Fineness And Detail In This Outstanding Rug Is The Work Of A Master-Weaver Bearing In Mind That It Was Probably Woven On A Primitive,Horizontal Loom. The Kashkuli Tribe Of The Qashqai Confederation Are Considered To Have Produced The Finest Work And This Rug Shown Here Certainly Proves That Point. The Two Outer Central Lozenges Contain The Tribal Emblem Of The Qashqai Weavers. The Colours Are Outstanding As Is The Tribal Elements And Motifs. There Are Many Detailed Images Of It. Rarely Does One Come Across Such A Beauty And Early In Date. This Rug Is Comparable To Those Illustrated In A Few Tribal Rug Publications. Low Even Pile. Ends And Sides Secured. Size Is 7 Foot 10 Inches By 4 Foot 3 Inches. 239CM X 130CM. Size Excludes Fringes Both Ends. All Woollen Construction. Free World Posting. Many More Tribal Qashqai'S,Khamseh'S And Afshars Stocked. Appointments Can Be Made To Show More Expensive Rugs In Situ. Ofx 300.