Khamseh rug history

The Khamseh tribe or the Five Tribes was a group of five different tribes in Fars Province that was formed in the 19th century by order of the central government of Iran. This tribe was created to confront the political power of the Qashqai tribe and for military and economic purposes. The Khamseh tribe included the Inanlu, Baharlu, Baseri, Nafar, and Arab tribes. The Khamseh tribe was the second largest tribe in Fars Province after the Qashqai tribe. The territory of the Khamseh tribe was located in the eastern half of Fars Province, opposite the Qashqai tribe in the west.

                       Fars Province

What is a Khamseh rug?

Carpets woven by the Khamseh tribes are called Khamseh rugs. About 50 percent of the carpet production in Fars Province is carried out by the Khamseh tribes. The two Baseri and Arab tribes weave most of the carpets of the Khamseh tribes. About 40 percent of the carpets in Fars Province are woven by the Khamseh Arabs. The Khamseh rugs are world famous and have been registered as cultural heritage by UNESCO.

         “Pregnant Boteh” antique Khamseh rug

Most of the Khamseh tribe’s weavers are rural women. Carpet weaving in the Khamseh tribe was initially done as a hobby and as a means of earning income during migration, but after settling down, it continued on a more professional basis. From picking wool and dyeing to preparing the loom, carpet weaving is done by women in the Khamseh tribe.

                   Antique Khamseh Persian rug

Khamseh Rugs Features

• They are very similar to Qashqai rugs.
• The most famous Khamseh carpet design is the Chicken pattern(Murghi), which has several birds flying inside or around 1 to 3 medallions.
• Dyeing is done in a vegetable way with rich colors.
• It is mostly dark colors such as dark blue and brick red, pink, purple, etc.
• Shiny and high-quality wool is used in making Khamseh rugs.
• Khamseh rugs are mostly woven in sizes of 4*6 to 5*8.
• The rug weaving loom is usually horizontal.
• The single-weft technique is used to weave Khamseh rugs.
• Both Persian symmetrical knots and asymmetrical knots are seen in these carpets.
• The warp and weft of Khamseh rugs are made of wool fibers.
• Khamseh rugs are among the most environmentally friendly rugs.
  

                     Chicken Pattern Khamseh rug

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Khamseh Rugs for Sale

Khamse rugs are among the most beautiful nomadic carpets, which are in very limited numbers. These carpets are imbued with the culture and artistic taste of the nomads of southeastern Iran. The price of Khamse rugs depends on their age and the quality of the weave. Collectors are very interested in vintage Khamse rugs. If you love buying Khamse rugs, you can contact the online collection Vernacarpets. They will accompany you for a safe and quality purchase.

Antique Khamseh tribal rug