Vintage Persian Qashqai "Botanical Menagerie" Carpet (Circa 1960s)
Immerse yourself in the storytelling tradition of the nomadic Qashqai tribes with this captivating mid-century carpet. Unlike the formal, symmetrical patterns of city-made rugs, this 1960s Qashqai is a "folk art" masterpiece, filled with a dense tapestry of life from the Persian highlands. Its soft, neutral palette and intricate pictorial details make it a sophisticated choice for collectors who appreciate rugs with a narrative soul.
Why It’s Unique
This Qashqai is distinguished by its pictorial abundance and a rare, "washed" neutral color story.
A Living Field of Flora & Fauna: The field is an incredible "covered" design, teeming with life. Look closely to find a dense arrangement of floral top-views, budding vines, shrubs, and—most charmingly—birds and germinating plants tucked throughout the weave.
Abadeh-Stylized Agricultural Medallions: The center and corner spandrels feature unique minor medallions. These are filled with interior "agricultural" designs in a stylized relief typical of the Abadeh region, celebrating the relationship between the weaver and the land.
Continuous Germinating Border: The main border serves as a symbolic frame of growth, featuring a continuous germinating plant motif that represents renewal and the cycle of the seasons.
The "Cool Neutral" Palette: In a departure from the typical bold reds of tribal rugs, this piece features a serene, modern palette of beige, sand, and cream. These earthy tones are elevated by "cool" accents of dusty slate blue, pale denim, and platinum, allowing it to sit perfectly in a contemporary or coastal-inspired home.
Condition & Tribal Character
Recently professionally cleaned, this vintage carpet possesses a magnificent "shabby chic" patina. It displays significant wear across to the foundation and knot heads, creating a low-profile, highly textured surface that feels like a true piece of history underfoot.
The original side cord selvages are mostly intact or expertly restored, and both the sides and ends have been fully secured for longevity. This is a durable, high-character textile ready for many more years of enjoyment.
Product Details
Dimensions: 7'3" x 10'
Origin: Hand-knotted in Persia (Qashqai Tribe)
Circa: 1960s Vintage
Motif: Covered Field with Birds, Medallions, and Agricultural Relief
Colors: Beige, sand, dusty slate blue, denim, and platinum
