Figurative rug of the Qashqai nomads
An ancient Persian carpet gabbeh-Qashqai (Fars region, southern Persia).
So-called Gabbeh-Takhte Jamshidi, Takhte Jamshid was the-
Seat of government of ancient Persia in today's ruins
from Persepolis(City of the Persians). The motifs in this piece
come from the pillars, head pillars, walls and entrance gates of this-
ancient city north of Shiraz in southern Persia.
Below the mihrab form, the depiction of Furuhar, symbol of-
Zarathustra religion above the warrior,the upper corners with-
Hunting motifs and the field sides showing the entrance gates.
The light inner border with large hexagons, palmette
the outer border with wavy tendrils and small flowers.
Age: around 1960.
Dimensions: 1.59 x 1.18 meters approx. 5.3" x 3.11" feet approx.
Material: wool on wool with bright colors.
