Antique Khamseh Rug 5’9” x 7’5”

The non-Qashghai tribes in SW Persia weaving a wide variety of geometric and abstract scatters and bag faces. The best weavers are the Baharlu of Turkic descent, Both symmetric and asymmetric knots; wool foundations predominate. Chickens are a popular secondary motif. Also called “Shiraz”. Moderate to medium weave. Bright palettes.