The Qashghai design is called Hebatlu, which consists of a centerpiece and a shape of the same or smaller size identical to the centerpiece in each corner of the rug. Usually the centerpiece and the identical shapes are woven in white, as with this carpet. Colors include deep reds and blues, ochre, yellow, green and white. The carpet is decorated with "Gabbeh", small geometric caricature-like animals, birds and human figures which are sparsely placed on the field. The pile on the rug is clipped very high. Apprx 6' x 6'.
Original Qashghai rugs are made by the Qashghai tribeswomen of the Fars province in southwestern Iran. The Qashghai are a tribal federation of different ethnic backgrounds comprising of Arabs, Kurds, Lurs, and Turks who sell their rugs through Shiraz, the capital city of the province. Since these rugs are traded in Shiraz they are often labeled and sold as Shiraz rugs.
300/500 Sold $276.00
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