Qashqai Rugs: Qashqai Rug circa 1880 with Structure

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Qashqai Rug,

A Qashqa’i Rug, Southwest Persia, circa 1880. Approximately 6 ft. 1 in. by 3 ft. 8 in. (1.85 m. by 1.12 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z2S, alternate warps, strongly depressed, natural white

Weft: Wool, Z2, Z3, 2-6 shoots, violet

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot open to the left

Density: 13 horizontal, 13 vertical

Sides: Wool, 1 cord of 6 warps, overcast with red and light green

Ends: Red and light green soumac stitching, 15-25 warps twisted and knotted

Colors: Ivory, yellow, light red, red-brown, light blue, blue, dark blue, light green, green, blue-green, brown, black

Lot 63

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $15,000-$20,000

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

Notes on the War on Terrorism

Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.