Fascinating Mid-20th C. Authentic Handmade Vintage Persian Qashqai

Collectible 1950s Authentic Hand Woven Vintage Persian Qashqai Rug. 100% Natural, vegetable dye, hand woven, hand spun, pure baby lamb's wool pile on wool foundation. Woven by the nomadic and migratory tribe, known as the Qashqai in the southwestern part of Iran. The weaving is unique in that it features both nomadic and urban influences at the same time with patterns ranging from  tribal inspired geometric to city influences curve-linear floral patterns. The symbols and motifs woven into the pattern reflect every day's life experiences of the weavers, such as cultural influences and beliefs that would include health, happiness, prosperity, fertility, etc, etc. Creases are due to fold and not a defect.