Antique rug No. 70656 Kashgai, antique Iran 282 x 165 cm

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Item Number:	70656
Name:	Kashgai, antique
Country of Origin:	Iran
Size:	282 x 165 cm
Age:	antique
Pile:	wool
Design:	geometric / medallion
Ground Color:	red / blue
Remarks:	This is a unique handmade / hand-knotted / traditional oriental carpet The pile of this carpet is made of wool

Price (incl. VAT):	£ 3,800

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More about the provenance Kashgai, antique | Iran

The Ghashgai nomads live mainly in the Shiraz area of Iran and belong to the Turk peoples. There are approx. 300,000 Ghashgai nomads at present. Probably they came to Iran in the 13th/14th century from Caucasus and they speak Turkish dialects. Ghashgai nomads are proud, freedom-loving and hospitable people. They are considered to be the richest among Persian nomads and they are of Shiite faith. Ghashgai rugs belong to the finest and most valuable of nomadic rugs.