Qashqa’i Khorjin

Late 19th century, 107 x 53 cm, South West Persia, Fars

A completely preserved double bag by the Qashqa’i nomads. The deep blue pile-woven faces are each almost completely filled by a large red hexagon enclosing a "Qashqa’i gül" which stands out on account of its quality of drawing. The surrounding areas are decorated with twigs and small scattered motifs. The narrow border features the characteristic bird vine on a white ground. The finely woven, light green kilim back is partially decorated with ochre horizontal stripes. – Very well preserved.

COLLINS, JOHN J., Shiraz. Newburyport 1987, Nr.43