The soft, light centre of this Shiraz rug naturally pulls your eye in. At the top and bottom, deeper shades rise like gentle hills covered with stylized trees, guiding the view toward the middle. The rich red field opens into a landscape of tiny floral motifs that feel like a blooming valley.

Along the border you’ll see the lively Qashqai palette, with joyful, saturated colours that are a hallmark of authentic Qashqai weaving. It is one of the clearest clues to this rug’s tribal origin and handmade character.

• Origin: Shiraz, Fars, likely woven by Qashqai tribe, Persia
  
• Materials: Hand-knotted hand-spun wool pile on wool foundation, vegetable-dyed
  
• Age: Second half of the 20th century
  
• Size: 5' 8" x 6' 10" (172 x 209 cm)