Antique Qashqai Carpet 605x380cm

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Composition		Calibre		Condition
Wool Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20		Rarity Quality Basis Very Common 1 Common 10 Rare 20		Restoration Quality Basis Many 1 Some 10 None 20
Weave Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20		Antique Value Quality Basis Low Investment Prospect 1 Moderate Investment Prospect 10 High Investment Prospect 20		Tinting Quality Basis Lots 1 Some 10 None 20
Dye Quality Basis Low Quality (Aniline) 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality (Natural) 20		Design Quality Basis Weak 1 Good 10 Strong 20		Wear Quality Basis Worn 1 Low 10 Full Pile 20
				Total 3C Value

Composition
Wool Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20
Weave Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20
Dye Quality Basis Low Quality (Aniline) 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality (Natural) 20
Composition Total
Calibre
Rarity Quality Basis Very Common 1 Common 10 Rare 20
Antique Value Quality Basis Low Investment Prospect 1 Moderate Investment Prospect 10 High Investment Prospect 20
Design Quality Basis Weak 1 Good 10 Strong 20
Calibre Total
Condition
Restoration Quality Basis Many 1 Some 10 None 20
Tinting Quality Basis Lots 1 Some 10 None 20
Wear 1 Quality Basis Worn 1 Low 10 Full Pile 20
Condition Total
Total 3C Value

Rare antique Qashqai carpet. Qashqai rugs have always been sought after in the west by collectors. They possess a certain charm that is timeless. Being tribal pieces they are not often found in larger sizes let alone one as big as this. These pieces were usually woven for the tribal leaders on special order and woven by the best weavers of the tribe.

The three medallions on a navy blue ground decorated with floral motifs, framed with multi borders the main one of which is cream. There is an abrush at one end of the piece, which adds to its charm. This spectacular piece would look wonderful in any surrounding.

Size: 605cm x 380cm / 19'10"ft. x 12'5"ft.

Condition: Good Even Low Pile

Circa: 1880

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