Antique Persian Khamseh Rug with Chicken Motif Design in Multicolor - Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1910, this 4x6 Persian Khamseh Chicken rug joins Rug & Kilim's Antique collection. The piece features the iconic allover bird pattern that has made these tribal weavings highly collectible in Southern Persia. On the Design:This antique Khamseh rug reflects one of the most recognizable and celebrated traditions within Southern Persian tribal weaving. Often referred to as a "Chicken Rug" by collectors, these pieces are distinguished by their remarkable allover fields populated with countless stylized birds rendered in highly geometric form. Here, the field unfolds as a dense tapestry of repeating avian motifs, each conveying into angular shapes that create an extraordinary sense of rhythm and movement. The design embodies the artistic language of the Khamseh Confederacy, whose weavers transformed familiar elements of the natural world into highly decorative tribal designs that remain instantly recognizable today.Particularly compelling is the rug's rich polychromatic palette, where warm reds, ivory, deep blues, and earthy brown tones animate the densely woven field. The abundance of color creates visual depth while preserving the clarity of the repeating bird motifs that define the design. Framing the field is a beautifully articulated border system adorned with geometric floral and tribal elements that lend structure to the lively interior. The resulting balance between pattern, color, and symbolism exemplifies the enduring appeal of antique Khamseh weavings, prized for their folk-art character, technical accomplishment, and deeply expressive decorative sensibility.Condition:This antique Persian Khamseh Chicken rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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Antique
Wool
NO. 37489
Persia, c. 1890-1910
4'2" X 6'0" (1.27 m x 1.83 m)
Price upon request
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Antique Persian Khamseh Rug with Chicken Motif Design in Multicolor - Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1910, this 4x6 Persian Khamseh Chicken rug joins Rug & Kilim's Antique collection. The piece features the iconic allover bird pattern that has made these tribal weavings highly collectible in Southern Persia. On the Design:This antique Khamseh rug reflects one of the most recognizable and celebrated traditions within Southern Persian tribal weaving. Often referred to as a "Chicken Rug" by collectors, these pieces are distinguished by their remarkable allover fields populated with countless stylized birds rendered in highly geometric form. Here, the field unfolds as a dense tapestry of repeating avian motifs, each conveying into angular shapes that create an extraordinary sense of rhythm and movement. The design embodies the artistic language of the Khamseh Confederacy, whose weavers transformed familiar elements of the natural world into highly decorative tribal designs that remain instantly recognizable today.Particularly compelling is the rug's rich polychromatic palette, where warm reds, ivory, deep blues, and earthy brown tones animate the densely woven field. The abundance of color creates visual depth while preserving the clarity of the repeating bird motifs that define the design. Framing the field is a beautifully articulated border system adorned with geometric floral and tribal elements that lend structure to the lively interior. The resulting balance between pattern, color, and symbolism exemplifies the enduring appeal of antique Khamseh weavings, prized for their folk-art character, technical accomplishment, and deeply expressive decorative sensibility.Condition:This antique Persian Khamseh Chicken rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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