Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. All rugs purchased from trl must be removed within 7 days after the auction date. Antique rug collectors carpet collectors resource guide. His knowledge dates back to 1860, the beginning of his familys rug sales and cleaning tradition. A tradition passed down through the generations qashqai region in iran. Despite a year embargo on iranian heriz rugs imported into the u. Area rugs free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
What is a qashqai rug and who are the qashqai people. As with numerous other nomadic tribes, the qashqai rugs and qashqai carpets are woven by women. He pulled out heaps of armenian, kurdish and kazak rugs, many characterised by bold colours, high piles, and unusual motifs. Persian rugs are famous within the carpet marketplace, standing renowned for their beautiful works all over. If you are interested in kurdish rugs you should have this book. This is a finely knotted antique persian qashqai rug with great elements of design and warm, naturally aged colors. The beginning of carpet weaving remains unknown, as carpets are subject to use, deterioration, and destruction by insects and rodents. The design shows the fight of king of men against king of animals. My search led me to the warehouse of memet bozbay, an affable kurdish carpet trader, whom i had led to believe that i was a professional buyer. She mentions antique qashqai rugs, with bird and animal drawings. Qashqai people have a history and culture rich in both struggle and inspiration and their artful rugs resemble it.
Exploring this world reveals hidden histories and ancient traditions passed down for thousands of years and transported across cultures. Why we love this antique qashqai runner with white and dark red tribal motifs, shades of blue throughout. For this reason the motifs of the carpets are similar. These are not turkic peoplesthey speak luri, a persian dialect close to kurdish, and their members have diverse. The color of a good qashqai rug should be madder red, indigo blue, and or the classic gold, yellow hue. Persian rugs persian rug guides rug origins qashqai rugs. Ghashghai carpets persian carpets carpet encyclopedia. Qashqai rugs use asymmetric knots, while gabbeh rugs woven by qashqai more often use symmetric knots. They frequently depict people and animals, but also common household objects, including combs, trees, flowers, and possessions.
The sizes available vary, however most are medium sized. Theres a huge chapter on persian rugs, followed by a chapter on turkish rugs. Originally, persian villagers wove the rugs for use as floor mats, but over time, these items became meaningful symbols of nomadic cultures. Woven rugs probably developed from earlier floor coverings, made of felt, or a technique known as flat weaving. The rug is all wool, hand spun, all natural vegetable dye is used. Vintage persian qashqai rug, 51 x 78 by case antiques. It is the combination of these two elements which give their rugs their unusual sense of spontaneity and aliveness. To the north and west of the qashqai lands are two more major tribes, the lurs and the bakhtiari. Experience, travel, a great eye for antiques and a passion for art allow us the great pleasure and excitement of sharing our oneofakind collection with one kings lane. The oriental rug merchant, 11 high street, tunbridge wells, kent, tn1 1ul, uk.
A guide to qashqai rug styles nomad tribe,forced migration from south caucasus to south iran era of shah abas. Its not uncommon for customers to get 1525% off the list price after negotiating. The gabbeh rugs will look good in just about any decor. Rare jain book cover mochi embroidered from kutch gujarat india. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The seller dated the rug to the 19001939 period, but i had my doubts. Find images and information about the history of this styled rug and many others in the rug guide. Learn just a small portion of what david has to offer. This piece was offered in oriental rugs and carpets on 19 april 2016 at christies in london. The history of oriental rugs the sheffield oriental rug. The antique persian qashqai rugs are said to tell tales and record their daily lives. Kilim weaving history, tools, dyeing and colors, designs, weaving problems, and different weaving methods in iran afshar, baluch torkman, khamseh, saneh, and tribes. Antique rug collectors each antique rug collector values slightly different qualities and aesthetics in vintage and antique rugs, so generalizing as to what will please them all is a difficult, if not impossible, task.
The ghashghai nomads are found in the fars province in the southwest of iran. One cannot learn the topic from a book, one must learn from the things themselves. A guided history of antique persian northwest carpets and rugs. The qashqai people did not write down their history or stories, but would often weave them into their rugs. Although the designs may sometimes tend to be more whimsical, they almost always follow a convention template that has been in use for several generations.
Guide to the history and art of antique rugs woven by the qashqai tribe in 19th century persia. Some books are classics in their field and deserve to be described as essential reference tools. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. The qashqai came into existence after the shahilu came to fars so if we want to look at the early history of the qashqai we have to look to the shahilu. Almost all of them speak a western oghuz turkic dialect known as the qashqai language, which they call turki, as well as persian in formal use. An ancient history paired with an original antiquity look makes the qashqai a distinctive member of the persian rug family. The first documented evidence on the existence of persian carpets came from chinese texts dating back to the sassanid period 224 641 ce. A good book though is invaluable in reducing how long it will take to feel comfortable with the topic. For anyone seeking a centerpiece that will grab the eyes of all house guests, the qashqai is the perfect candidate. Nice antique persepolis qashqai rug ca 191020 all wool natural dyes excellent condition size 157 x 127 cm ask about this price. Buy classic traditional geometric persian design area rugs gray 8 x 10 qashqai heriz rug.
Qashqai rugs are recognized by their bold, graphic designs and their bright, joyful color combinations of madder red, indigo blue and goldenyellow. Pazyric carpet dating back to the achaemenid period. Vintage persian qashqai or qashqai area rug, wool on linen, tree of life pattern, colors of navy, red, gold, ivory, green and black. It is the combination of these two elements which give their antique rugs their unusual sense of spontaneity and aliveness. Make offer almost square large flat weave rug handmade wool qashqai kelim 15. This small lion rug was hand knotted by women of the qashqai tribe.
Lower quality pieces may not be vegetable dyed, with harsher colors. Antique quashqai tribal rugs from claremont rug company. Classic traditional geometric persian design area rugs gray 8. Qashqai is a conglomeration of clans in iran consisting of mostly turkic peoples but also lurs, kurds and arabs. Images in the persian rug and carpet gallery are published with permission from auction houses, dealers, collectors or museums. Online marketplace antique rugs carpets and textiles ethnographic and asian art 49381 items. May 09, 2012 nishas instruction was clear and simple.
In the valley below is a sea of tents consisting of black goat hair. We offer rugs in every size, from smaller carpet squares to huge area rugs that span the entire room. The qashqai mainly live in the provinces of fars, khuzestan, kohgiluyeh and boyerahmad, chaharmahal and bakhtiari. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. All rugs purchased from trl must be paid in full within 5 days after the auction date. The art of carpet weaving existed in iran in ancient times, according to evidences and in the opinion of scientists, the 500 b. Apr 10, 2012 nain rugs and history nain city also spelled naeen with 35,000 sq.
It is located in the central plateau of iran, in isfahan province. Heriz rugs as well as those produced in the neighboring cities of ghorevan and ahar are known for their geometric figures, unique colors, highquality construction, and attention to detail. Irrespective of their ethnic or cultural background, these weavers all descended from several generations of skilled weavers who passed their tradition down to their descendants. A beautiful genuine one of a kind persian 5x8 ghashghaei qashqai area rug is hand knotted by skillful weavers in persia with 100% wool material. Over 10,000 iranian villages are identified as having been home to rugweavers, with many irreplaceable carpets still in existence today. The gabbeh and qashqai tribal rugs are sure to increase in value, as the number of people who weave the rugs decline each year and the time will come when the rugs are no longer made. So much information all delivered in 6 different e books written by david khazai. Stylishly versatile, rugs offer an easy way to add color and plush comfort to any room in your home. With the exception of pile relief obtained by clipping the pile unevenly, rug design originates from a twodimensional arrangement of knots in various colours. If the invoice is not paid within 5 days after the auction, trl may, at its own discretion, consider the sale void. After the awkward episode at the carpet dealers, it was high time to educate myself on the basics of carpet semiotics, with the help of a few books. However, some, like tyrian purple and the rich red from cochineal, come from.
Boteh stripe qashqai rug circa 1890 fars province lot 38 sothebys see more. History of the qashqai rug the qashqai rug gains its namesake from the qashgai tribe. Classic traditional geometric persian design area rugs red 8. Mar, 2020 entering the world of antique persian rugs is a unique journey. Old woman from iran, qashqai nomads people,19802000 stay safe and healthy. Art underfoot from tribal to contemporary, rugs make a home. Buy qashqai rugs and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
The qashqai confederacy is a nomadic tribal affiliation that is composed of various tribal subgroups that have been united since the 16th century in iran. The nomads who weave these rugs shear their own sheep, spin the wool, dye the wool, and then weave the rugs. Speaking a turkic language, with a large number being of turkman decent, they are located in the fars province in southwest iran. Wool has a naturally dirtrepelling effect and is easy to keep clean. A comprehensive guide to moroccan tribal rugs the study. The best mid to late19thcentury antique tabriz rugs are unrivaled in their subtlety, grace, and magical patina, and are marvelously complemented. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Whether called antique persian carpets or rugs, silk persians, heriz persians, antique oriental or antique european carpets the most prized floor weavings in the world go by a variety of similar names. Weavers of highly desired persian tribal rugs, the qashqai people possess a history and culture rich in both struggle and inspiration. Her book the qashqai of iran has been very influential in this effort as. Persian qashqai rugs are recognized by their bold, graphic designs and their brilliant color combinations of madder red, indigo blue and goldenyellow.
Informed by years of careful study and innumerable trips to the bazaars and villages where these gorgeous carpets are woven and sold, this lavishly illustrated book. Wool rugs are highly durable and perfectly capable of resisting wear and tear of every day use. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. An introduction to kurdish rugs and other weavings. Iranian nomads, in the 1930s, comprised 25% of irans population of 8 million. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The latter inhabit chaharmahal province, which straddles the main body of the zagros mountains, whereas the lurs occupy lurestan province, just north of the zagros range. Founded on either cotton or wool the qashqai rugs are woven with fine, soft, yet hardwearing wool. History of persian antique tribal qashqai rugs a man, holding an instrument resembling a trumpet, stands alone on the highground. Most of the ghasghai nomads have now settled in towns and villages.
Sep 11, 2009 the qashqai traditionally spend their days tending to livestock. Nice antique persepolis qashqai rug ca 191020 all wool natural dyes excellent condition size 157 x 127 cm. Area rug history, art, descriptions, quality and more. It is informative but, even more important, comprehensive, well written, and. Antique qashqai rugs and carpets for sale qashqai rug dealer. History and design of qashqai rugs, tribal rug weaving. The qashqai rugs are woven by qashqai tribeswomen, who came from different ethnic backgrounds including turkoman, arabs, lurs and kurds. It is a flatwoven rug in which the weft threads form the pattern and the colours. The qashqai are a tribal confederation, who share similar dialects and heritage. In the antique persian rug world, the mundane becomes the mysterious. Condition requests can be obtained via email lot inquiry button or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location boston617. Antique qashqai rug, antique turkish rug, antique zili. It is the combination of these two elements which give their.
Rugs into which young women wove a thread of silver, from another womans wedding. Constructed purely of wool, this qashqai rug is from the mid to early 19th century and features a design of three vertically connected diamond medallions on fields of red and blue. The carpets can also be known as qashqai, gashghai, gaschgai or kashgai carpets. Wellmade ghashghai carpets are attractive and durable products that tells a lot about the conditions of the nomadic life. Lion rug hand knotted by the qashqai tribe from southern persia. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. In persian history this theme is often seen on buildings and. All antique qashqai rugs were woven with handspun, vegetabledyed wool, as are the most recent production of the best quality qashqai rugs currently available on the market. This piece was woven by a woman from the ghashgai qashqai tribes in southwest iran near the city of shiraz. A tour of rural iran travel the guardian travel the. The fred moheban gallery is a fine purveyor of antique rugs and carpets. The unique sense of coloration and quintessential sense of subtle design transformed hadji jallili haji jalili tabriz rugs into some of the most breathtaking persian carpets from the 19th century. A complete guide to village and nomadic carpets, oriental rug historian and dealer james opie has compiled a detailed history of the rich tradition of rug weaving. This rug is in very good evenly low pile condition.
Ive seen a number of qashqai rugs on ebay with a similar type pattern, a large scale field of diamonds emanating from a central geometric medallion. Descendants of the turkmen and ersari tribes, many are pastoral nomads who roam depending on the season moving from the isfahan province to south of shiraz. Antique tribal qashqai persian rug 45260 by nazmiyal. These oriental carpets are handknotted from fine wool, and are dyed using plants and minerals for naturallooking colors. Qashqai rugs weavers of highly desired persian tribal rugs, the qashqai people possess a history and culture rich in both struggle and inspiration. There are 348 illustrations of extremely high quality, making the book itself a very beautiful object. The rugs are all wool, usually with ivory warps, which distinguishes qashqai from khamseh rugs. Prices for most qashqai rugs on 1stdibs are negotiable.
Oriental rugs are known for their richly varied designs, but common traditional characteristics identify the design of a carpet as oriental. Seven, qashqai, kurd, lur, and haris are described completely. Traditional dyes are sourced from local vegetation or minerals. It certainly shows its age and history with some loss. There are various styles and titles of persian carpets among them is the kashan, one of the oldest and finest on the market. The carpet is made entirely of wool from sheep and goats with some horse hair. Antique geometric tribal red kashkoli qashqai oriental area rug wool 7x10. Over the course of a millennium they witnessed invasions and immigration from neighboring turkic and kurdish tribal people, and migrants moving south from the caucasus after the russian invasion flooded the area in the 1800s. Qashqai rugs are woven by tribeswomen from the qashqai region. Find round, square, rectangular and elbowshaped rugs in practically any color and pattern imaginable. Quashgai rug 223 x 155 cm nov 03, 2019 world of antiques. Buy classic traditional geometric persian design area rugs red 8 x 10 qashqai heriz rug.
This antique qashqai rug is full of history, its unusual sense of spontaneity and aliveness is a direct historical retelling of its creators lives. Qashqai rugs free uk delivery the oriental rug merchant. It is all wool pile and foundation and the size is 40 x 6 2 it is an original piece with no repairs to the rug other than some overcasting to the selvage side cords. Their silk designs are one of a kind, and for anyone looking to make their first persian rug purchase, the kashan is a fantastic choice. Modern qashqai lion rug unusual antique gashgai qashqai tribal persian rug 4 8 by 6 8. According to 2008 census, there are 17 prominent tribes around iran, with a population of 563,3, with bakhtiari nomads and qashqai nomads being the largest. The weavers of antique northwest rugs also share a common history which has seen both large and small changes. They move twice a year, between the winter pasture near the persian gulf and the summer pasture up in the zagros mountains where it is much cooler.
The educational rug photogallery with persian rugs and carpets is one of the first published sections of jozan magazine. Qashqai people project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Still, a few general motives and goals that many antique rug collectors share rise to the forefront. Youll see a make an offer button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. We are using cookies for the best presentation of our site. The weavings show the richcolour palette of natural dyes, which have mellowed for over 100 years. It is also flame resistant and characteristically retains its shape so that the pile of the rug always rises. Its we women who do the herding, milking of goats, and baking of bread, said shamsie, a mother of 11 children. The persian carpets knotted by ghashghai nomads in iran have long been highly prized, not least for their beautiful sometimes figural design elements, but also for their high quality. With the change from pastoral nomadism to more settled agriculture, and other urban occupations, many of the qashqai have settled into villages and towns. Im not surprised that you date this to be just 2030 years old. The qashqai traditionally are pastoral nomads who migrate with their livestock on a seasonal basis.
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