Introduce a touch of luxury with this exclusive handmade fine Persian Qashqai mat. Crafted by nomadic people in southern Iran, this tribal rug boasts fine-quality knotting using wool onto a cotton foundation. Its funky design and striking colour palette add a touch of sophistication to any space. Elevate your decor with this unique piece.

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It is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes. 

This carpet will have been made in southwest , although Persian is still used for the rug trade. Thus, we expect Kashgai rugs (Iranian term) to be made by the last genuinely nomadic people of the region. The Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes in Iran coincided with the conquests of Genghis Khan in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Persian Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals.  

The designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of . As you would expect, these carpets are with wool that has largely been . The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.

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We recommend the use of an underlay with this product:
For uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:

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