Qashqai rug, first quarter 20th century, 280 x 220 cm (111” x 86,5”) The four medallions feature the “Qashqai Emblem”. The midnight blue field shows the classic array of stylized birds with different and creative renderings, bushes, rosettes and tribal motifs. The stepped zigzag lines that symbolize flowing water, enclose the medallions and alsothe frame all around the field, on the corners this frame expands into four spandrels, whose ivory field is populated by a frame of three lobuled bushes. These ones and some characteristics of the border guard system, refer to motifs that are characteristic of the Khamseh tribes. Very good condition, good pile, complete and original. South Persia Tribal