Qashqai Rugs: A Qashqa’i Rug last quarter 19th Century with Structure

Qashqai Rug,

A Qashqa’i Rug, Southwest Persia, last quarter 19th Century. Approximately 5 ft. 6 in. by 4 ft. 2 in. (1.68 m. by 1.27 m.)

Warp: Cotton, Z3S, alternate warp strongly depressed, natural white

Weft: Cotton, Z2S, 2 shoots

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 17-19 horizontal, 15-19 vertical

Sides: Wool, 1 cord of 10 warps, yellow and burgundy stripe

Ends: 1/2 in. white cotton kilim with a row of yellow and burgundy brocade at center, knotted warp fringe

Colors: Khaki, beige, madder red, ochre, Copenhagen blue, midnight blue, moss, oxblood, seafoam green, beaver, aqua, green, gold

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $12,000-$15,000