Gashghai Iran Rug 149 X 74 Cm

Iranian carpet from the Fars region (southwest Iran), wool, circa 1960. Very good condition. An old restoration in the red field of the carpet.

This Gashghai is typical of Fars production. On the red field of the carpet, as well as in the central medallion and spandrels, one finds the traditional motifs characteristic of Gashghai: floral motifs, Median stars, zoomorphic birds and sheep, and 'S' motifs. A 'herati' (flower) border on a beige background frames the entire carpet.
The 'S' motif originally represented a two-headed dragon, which could be seen on ancient Persian, Chinese, and Celtic bronzes.

The Gashghai confederation comprised various tribes. Some examples: the Kashkuli Bozorgs (the large ones), the Kashkuli Kucheks (the small ones), the Shishbolukis (six districts), the Amalehs or Yalamehs (workers, servants of the Khan).

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