Allover Tribal Antique Persian Qashqai Long And Narrow Hallway Runner Jewel Tone Rug 71957

Tribal and Beautiful Antique Persian Qashqai Hallway Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920 -The Qashqai are a group of nomads who have traveled throughout the mountains of southern Persia for the last three and a half centuries. This antique Persian Qashqai carpet is a beautiful example of their weaving skills. The rich culture of the people shows through in their use of brilliant colors and tribal themes of the Persian rugs they made that are drawn from the natural world around them.

The tribe is a strong community, and the women often help each other in their tasks. Visitors to the area report that the women rug weavers help each other with weaving their area rugs and work together to gather the plants and berries to use in a collective dye bath. This spirit of deep connection to each other and the earth shows through in exquisite tribal rugs such as this one.

One of the most striking features of this tribal hallway runner rug is the beautiful array of colors and designs. The rows and rows of more tribal and abstract geometric floral patterns is offset by the truly beautiful interconnected and more refines flowers in the border. The Qashqai tribes have lived in Central Asia, Caucasus, and southern Persia. You will often see these influences in the artistry of their antique rugs.

Quite the compelling antique carpet, this antique Persian Qashqai rug features an elaborate series of patterns which contrast in an intriguing manner. Indeed, this contrast is so profound that the entire composition feels like a study in the power of contrast. Beginning with the borders and working inward, one discovers the source of the power of this aesthetic direction. The main border is especially open and light in this antique Persian rug. A pair of inner borders flank this main one, each of which are ornately woven with precise, repeating patterns which surround the primary border that is more open and refined.

Here, set against a background of yellow gold, a complex refined pattern of floral and interconnecting vine scroll elements unfolds, infusing the entire perimeter of the carpet with a great energy. Then the field pattern consists of a series of very narrow and precise vertical stripes, alternating in alternating colors. These are detailed with a simple and basic elements that run throughout the length of each. A fascinating example, this antique Persian Qashqai carpet is truly intriguing rug.

This antique Persian rug has a tribal, whimsical and charming character that will instantly brighten the mood of the room. The bright jewel tone rug colors and layers of traditional designs create an instant connection to tribal community that created it. This is a remarkable piece for its use of color and the facinating rows of tribal elements.  If you are looking to buy area rugs for your home, this one would make a delightful addition to any space where it will add its enchanting character to the decor.