Collector guide · 7 min
Qashqai tribal rugs and weavings
Editorial team · updated 2026-09-29
Who the Qashqai are
The Qashqai are a Turkic-speaking confederation of pastoral groups in Fars province.
Weavings
They weave pile rugs, gabbeh, kilim, saddlebags and animal trappings on horizontal ground looms.
Features
Bold colours, lozenge medallions, small animals and wool warps are common.
- Horizontal loom
- Wool foundation
- Hand-spun yarn
Related photographs
Representative photographs, not of any specific catalogued object. Sources on the credits page.