Construction: Knotted

Design Name: Khamseh

Age/Production: Antique, Circa 1880s

Pile Material: Wool Pile & Wool Foundation

condition: Low Pile

Size: 5'10 X 8'11''

Made in: Persian

*Hand-Made

Khamseh rugs like this antique Khamseh Southwest Persian Bagface are greatly admired by rug experts for having fine craftsmanship and lustrous wool. Khamseh refers to a nomadic tribal group from Southwestern Iran. Similar to Qashqai, these rugs feature intricate geometric motifs as well as saturated color. This Antique Khamseh rug was made in Southwest Persia, and is made of natural hand-dyed wool. This lovel9y antique Persian Khamseh geometric carpet measures 6.2 x 10.9 ft. and is from 1870s-1890s. It is in great condition with age effect visible in pictures.

(Rug number 1471)