Kashkuli Iran : 1,50 x 1,02 m

Iranian rug from the Fars region (southwest Iran) kurk wool, wool warp, circa 1950. Very good condition. Strong and durable rug.

Amazing Zaronim-sized Kashkuli that required great skill in its creation. A central medallion is inserted into a series of diamonds in various colors and patterns. Four spandrels repeat the motifs of the central medallion (flowers). A floral and worked border, on a beige background, frames the field of the rug.
The Gashghai confederation includes different tribes. Some examples: the Bozorgs kashkulis (the large ones), the Kucheks kashkulis (the small ones), the Shishbolukis (six districts), the Amalehs or Yalamehs (workers, servants of the Khan).

Gashghaï Iran : 1,49 x 0,74 m

Iranian carpet from the Fars region (southwest Iran), wool, circa 1960. Very good condition. An old restoration in the red field of the carpet.

This Gashghai is typical of Fars production. On the red field of the carpet, as well as in the central medallion and spandrels, one finds the traditional motifs characteristic of Gashghai: floral motifs, Median stars, zoomorphic birds and sheep, and 'S' motifs. A 'herati' (flower) border on a beige background frames the entire carpet.
The 'S' motif originally represented a two-headed dragon, which could be seen on ancient Persian, Chinese, and Celtic bronzes.

Iran Gashghaï : 2,55 x 1,65 m  Sold

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.

Gabbeh Iran : 1,18 x 0,83 m

Iranian wool rug, wool warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition.

Authentic Gabbeh made by the Gashghais (Fars region, southwest Iran). A border on a beige abrache background is decorated with zoomorphic goat and ram figures. The center repeats the 'moharamat' striped pattern in different colors. Each of these stripes is further decorated with different zoomorphic figures. Thick and comfortable rug.
Abrache: a term describing a variation of tones within the same color.

Gabbeh Iran : 1,27 x 0,92 m

Iranian wool rug, wool warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition.

Authentic Gabbeh made by the Gashghais (Fars region, southwest Iran). On different abrached colors (brown, sky blue, ochre) are represented zoomorphic goats. Thick and comfortable rug.
Abrache: term designating a variation of tones in the same color.

Gabbeh Iran : 1,45 x 0,96 m

Iranian wool rug, wool warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition.

Authentic Gabbeh made by the Gashghais (Fars region, southwest Iran). Brown and green rectangles decorated with trees of life stand out against a beige abrached background. Thick and comfortable rug.
Abrache: term designating a variation of tones within the same color. 

Gabbeh Iran : 2,56 x 1,59 m

Iranian wool rug, wool warp and weft, circa 1980. Good condition. Minor signs of wear.

Authentic Gabbeh made by the Gashghai people (Fars region, southwest Iran). Various naive motifs are depicted in polychrome panels: zoomorphic figures, characters, and various geometric shapes, highlighted by a nuanced ecru background (the natural color of the wool). Comfortable rug.

Iran Gabbeh : 2,45 x 1,77 m

Iranian wool rug, wool warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition.

Beautiful Gabbeh made by the Gashghaïs (Fars region, southwestern Iran). In the center, on a bluish-green, abraded background, are figures and zoomorphs. A large orange-red border frames the carpet field. A yellow and black box border runs along one side of the central section. Thick, comfortable rug.

Abrache: term designating a variation of tones in the same color.

Beluch Iran : 2,27 x 1,27 m

Rug from Khorassan, northeastern Iran, wool, cotton warp and weft, 1970-80. Good condition.

Over time, Turkmen ethnic groups have settled in Khorassan. Beautiful work in the realization of this authentic carpet combining tradition and modernity in its design.

Boukhara Tekké : 3,36 x 2,10 m   Sold

Wool rug, wool warp and weft threads, circa 1940-50. Very good condition, some old restorations. The borders and stop stitches have been restored in our workshop. Strong and durable rug.
Dimensions with the beige kilim (at each end): 353 x 210 cm.

Beautiful Bukhara Tekké with a timeless "elephant's foot" (göl or gül) motif on a patinated red background with touches of beige and orange in the 'göl'. Arranged in rows, these 'göl' are connected to each other by crosses and lines. There are many borders, which helps balance the carpet. This carpet, of a beautiful dimension, required a lot of mastery in its realization.

Located on the Silk Road, the city of Bukhara was an important center of collection of carpets including the Turkmen and Uzbek tribes such as the tekkés, salors, yomouths, bashir. Nowadays, under this name, is gathered a number of pieces made by the tribes of the vast territory which surrounds this city.
The name of Bukhara also designates carpets decorated with gül going from the northeast of Iran (Khorasan tribe) to the west of Afghanistan (beluche).
A Pakistani name designates a production of carpets taking up this motif, without equaling the quality.

Ersari Turkmen : 1,67 x 1,05 m

Turkmen wool rug, circa 1960. Very good condition considering its age. Wear from use. The stopping points as well as the borders have been restored. Solid and durable rug.

Ersaris belong to different groups located in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan but also in Afghanistan.
This ersari is composed of three important 'gol' or 'gul'. Different borders with geometric patterns frame this authentic rug. Beautifully made.

Turkmen Khorasan : 1,80 x 1,03 m

Khorasan rug, northeastern Iran, wool, wool warp and weft, circa 1970-80. Very good condition. The knots have been restored in our workshop.

During their migrations, Turkmen tribes settled all along the border region in Khorasan. These migrations likely date back to the 16th century. These are authentic and inviting rugs that perpetuate ancient Turkmen, Ersari, and other motifs. The rug's field consists of three prominent medallions surrounded by a multitude of eight-pointed Median stars set within octagons representing the universe. Various borders frame the design, including an eagle's beak border.

Afchar Iran : 1,32 x 1,06 m

Iranian wool rug, cotton warp and weft, circa 1980. Very good condition.

The Afchar people, an ancient nomadic population of Eastern Armenia (eastern Turkey) and Iranian Azerbaijan, are located in Khorasan (northeast Iran), the southern Kerman region (southern Iran), and Fars (southwest Iran).
This Afchar rug from the Kerman region was woven by Afchar people from the Shahre Babak area. Birds perched in trees stand out against a navy blue background, surrounded by a multitude of göls (flowers). A border with a naive motif on a red background highlights the central design.