This vintage Persian Shiraz tribal rug, crafted in Southwestern Persia in the mid-20th century, features a compelling balance of color, geometry, and nomadic artistry. The rich burgundy field is adorned with a connected series of small geometric medallions, each containing stylized vine motifs that symbolize growth and continuity — a design vocabulary rooted in the ancient agricultural and pastoral traditions of the Fars Province tribes. The striking dark green main border provides an elegant frame that enhances the visual depth of the composition.
Reflecting the weaving traditions of the Shiraz and Lori tribes, this piece shares design affinities with Qashqai rugs, including the classic 'Shiraz Signature' medallion arrangement — making it accessible to collectors of Qashqai textiles as well as to those specifically seeking Shiraz tribal weaving. 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: 4' 8" x 9' 8"
Date of Manufacture: Mid 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia (Shiraz region, Fars Province)
