This item is an antique Qashqai (Persian nomadic) hand-knotted runner rug, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. It features an exceptionally rich, complex geometric tribal design characteristic of nomadic weavers from Southwest Iran.
Key Identifying Characteristics
- Diamond Lattice (Mina-Khani / Lattice Variation): The central field is dominated by a continuous, interlocking lattice grid of diamonds. Each diamond contains intricate tribal geometric emblems, stars, and hooks.
- Warm Tribal Palette: The color scheme relies on rich, naturally dyed tones, including terracotta red, deep midnight indigo, warm ochre gold, and deep walnut browns.
- Asymmetrical End Guards (Elem): The top and bottom ends feature narrow, geometric horizontal bands with crenelated patterns, which are typical of traditional nomadic flat-weave ends (kilim ends) or pile finishes.
- Intricate Guard Borders: The narrow border features a repeating star-in-hexagon or stylized rosette track on a dark indigo ground.
