Vintage detailed Iranian rug

Product Specifications

Product category: Iranian handwoven carpet - Nomadic carpet

Product name: Qashqai carpet

Materials used in carpet weaving: natural wool

Carpet design and decoration: Nomadic carpet designs

Place of carpet weaving: Iran

Carpet size: 244x135cm

Carpet thickness: 10 mm

Carpet age: 10 years

Warp: cotton

Pile: wool

Wefts: cotton

Number of knots per square centimeter: 19

The number of handmade knots in the whole carpet: 625860 pieces

Time taken to produce this carpet: 104 days

Additional information:

The Qashqai carpet stands as one of the finest and most renowned types of Iranian hand-woven carpets, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship of the Qashqai tribe over centuries.

These hand-woven treasures epitomize the authenticity and beauty ingrained in the art of carpet weaving among Iranians, captivating admirers both within Iran and around the world.

Notably, Qashqai carpets boast a remarkable variety of designs, characterized by their extensive use of natural colors, enhancing their allure and appeal.

Traditionally, Qashqai carpets classify into two main categories, dating back at least three centuries. The first category comprises carpets adorned with traditional nomadic designs, distinguished by their geometric patterns and textures, meticulously woven without predefined templates. This distinct style reflects the nomadic lifestyle, with weavers envisioning and executing traditional designs from memory, resulting in carpets imbued with authenticity and originality.

Conversely, the second category features regular, harmonious, and symmetrical designs, often inspired by urban woven carpets and other urban arts such as fabric, cashmere, and calligraphy. While lacking nomadic or rural roots, these carpets exude a refined elegance influenced by urban civilization.

Despite their stylistic differences, both categories of Qashqai carpets showcase the enduring legacy of Persian weaving traditions, preserving ancient motifs and serving as a testament to the cultural connections between the Qashqai tribe and other weaving regions.

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