Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 1'9'' x 2'9''

The best SW Persian, Fars Province nomadic rugs, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer rugs. All-wool constructions. Geometric kilims with crisp palettes. Finely woven saddlebags, some with silk wefts. Pictorial rugs.   Weaving goes back to at least the mid-19th century. Excellent wool quality. Medium to expensive.