Tribal Antique Persian Gashgai / Qashqai Rug, Persia, Early 20th Century – Created in Persia, this striking antique Ghashgai rug features an extraordinary repeating pattern with stylized floral motifs that are juxtaposed against an obscure midnight blue field. Graphic manila yellow elements, crisp white details and bright scarlet accents are combined to form an elaborate repeating pattern that produces a variety of secondary figures. The spectacular main borders depict stylized vine scrolls and carefully outlined crab motifs that are placed over a stunning marine blue background. Multiple sets of minor borders support the composition complementing the secondary borders, which feature a charming selection of poly chromatic roundels that are arranged in a clever overlapping pattern. This stunning antique Persian Ghashgai rug incorporates an intricate variety of stylized motifs and decorative abstractions that create a beautiful and very sophisticated repeating pattern.
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Artistic Ivory Background Antique Tribal Persian Qashqai Area Rug 46253
Size: 6 ft 5 in x 9 ft 6 in (1.96 m x 2.9 m)
Origin: Persian Rugs
Style: Gashgai Qashqai Rugs
This superb antique Persian Ghashgai rug depicts a stunning Caucasian-influenced repeating pattern that is rendered in a variety of clear high-chroma colors.
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