Gashghaï Carpet Iran 255 X 165 Cm

Iranian rug, Fars region (southwestern Iran) wool, wool warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition.

On a deep, slightly abraded red background*, a multitude of floral motifs, trees of life, as well as zoomorphs, Medes stars** and the 'S'*** motif are depicted. Four navy-blue spandrels, whose motifs are repeated in the three medallions, link the various borders.
This beautiful authentic Gashghaï can withstand heavy use.

The Gashghaï confederation comprises various tribes. A few examples: the Bozorgs kashkulis (the big ones), the Kucheks kashkulis (the small ones), the Shishbolukis (six districts), the Amalehs or Yalamehs (workers, servants of the Khan).

*Abrache: term for a variation of tones in the same color.
**Star of Medes: 8-pointed star, symbol of divinity.
***The 'S' motif originally represents a double-headed dragon that could be seen on ancient Persian, Chinese and Celtic bronzes.

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