Antique Qashqai "Boteh' Rug - South West Persia c.1880

South West Persia Tribal Rug - Last Quarter 19th Century. A distinctive and more unusual overall design of qashqai botehs with tree of life elements to the top and bottom within the dark blue abrashed field. Note also the botehs enclosed on both sides with similar stylised tree of life motifs. The inner ivory coloured reciprocal border is a nice touch being most attractive and contrasting against the blue field. Hand-washed and de-dusted, all ends and sides even and secure. no repairs or reweaves. Velvety wool pile hand knotted onto wool foundations with terracotta coloured wefts. Ref: H460