c1940s ANTIQUE TRIBAL PERSIAN QASHQAI SHIRAZ RUG 5.4x8.2
The city of SHIRAZ is the capital of Fars province and is located 919 km(571 Miles) south of Tehran. Shiraz enjoys a temperate climate. The region was especially important historically as it has reason to due to the fact that it has been dated back to Neolithic times. It was mentioned in many Ilamian epigraphs discovered at Perspolis. The memorial tombs of the two great Persian poets, Sadi and Hafiz, are inside the city, and the memorial tomb of the poet Khoaju is located near the city gate. The long history of this city has left many historical and cultural remains alongside views of natural beauty making Shiraz a tourist destination.Some of the most important sites follow: • Hafezeih (Tomb of Hafez, Poet) • Tomb of Sadi • Pasargard (Persian Historical site) Shiraz has many tourist attractions. For many years people from all of the world came to Shiraz and visited this beautiful city. There are numerous nomadic tribes living around Shiraz, the most famous of which are the Qashqai. Qashqai rugs are well known for their unique pattern and style. Shiraz rugs and carpets usually have nomadic patterns with pole medallions or small medallions scattered all over the carpet. They are great choices for wooden floors. Due to the proximity of the Qashqai tribe, Shiraz rugs and carpets bear some similarity to those of the Qashqai. In reference to pattern, Shiraz pieces generally feature a central medallion or a series of two or three medallions down the center of the rug. Furthermore, the field will generally feature small, geometric animal motifs with human figures. Shiraz rugs and carpets are of good quality. Shiraz rugs and carpets come in different sizes, but the majority of them range with mid-sized dimensions from 4x6 to 8x10 feet. It is very hard to find a larger size (10x18 feet). The dominant colors in a Shiraz rug are strong blues, blacks, reds, and browns. These rugs and carpets usually are thick and do not have a very tight pile. The warps of the foundation are mostly wool; the wefts are either cotton or wool. Weavers in Shiraz use Persian and Turkish knots. Shiraz carpets are excellent for making a bold statement and for providing as a piece for everyday use.
