This vintage Persian Shiraz tribal rug, hand-knotted by the Lori tribes of Southwestern Persia in the second quarter of the 20th century, features the classic three vertical medallion layout — the iconic 'Shiraz signature' design shared with the finest Qashqai weavings of the region. The soft cream medallions contrast elegantly against a richly saturated rust and deep maroon field, creating visual rhythm and balance of great tribal confidence. Throughout the field, stylized Tree of Life symbols and charming animal figures in sapphire blue, ivory, and terracotta celebrate themes of protection, abundance, and harmony that have been woven into Shiraz tribal textiles for generations.
Shiraz rugs take their name from the ancient city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Southwestern Persia — the city of poets, roses, and wine that has been a center of Persian culture since antiquity. The rugs traded through Shiraz's bazaars were woven primarily by the Qashqai, Luri, and Khamseh tribal confederacies of the surrounding region, and are distinguished by their iconic three-medallion 'Shiraz signature' layout, their bold geometric designs, their use of animal and tree-of-life motifs, and the exceptional quality of their hand-spun, vegetable-dyed tribal wool.
Dimensions: 5' 3" x 10' 2"
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 20th Century
Place of Origin: Persia (Shiraz region, Fars Province)
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
