RUG SHIRAZ, 111 x 139 cm, tribes nomads Khamseh, Iran end XIX th century

Rare carpet Persian Shiraz, Iran, tied hand by the KHAMSEH, end time of the ten ninth century tribes. Totally random scenery indeed no symmetry is present in the bottom of the carpet including the two inverse squares. A bestiary, horses, birds, snakes are knotted in a profusion of plants, all geometrically. the dyes used for dyeing come mainly from plants and minerals. About 300 000 knots per M2 Most of folklore and local superstitions, but also frescoes and columns of ancient Persepolis close in this sector came from the inspiration of these reasons. All is enhanced with a wide border and three stripes. Used wool comes from a mixture of wool of sheep, goats, camels, and you can also find the horsehair. The Khamseh tribe is originally from the area of Shiraz in Fars province South - West of the Iran This carpet is in good condition, including the holiday and the fringes. This carpet is sold as all our carpets with a certificate of authenticity, and has been professionally cleaned and ecologically. Provenance: Collection Palucki, Apt - Vaucluse. Dimensions: Width: 111 cm - length: 139 cm

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