This rug is knotted in the province of Fars in southwest of Iran, with the city of Shiraz as the capital province. The carpet was originally knotted by nomads that lived in the area, but nowadays most of them are resident in smaller villages in the province. The pattern in the carpet is typical for nomads with motifs of simple geometric figures and often with one or more rhombs in the center. The bottom colour is often red and the motifs in different blue nuances. There are also stilized flowers and bird motifs. The rugs are considered to be rustic and of good quality.       
Durable Wool
Wool is a natural textile fibre and one of the most sought after materials for rug making. Wool rugs are highly durable and perfectly capable of resisting wear and tear of every day use. Wool has a naturally dirt-repelling effect and is easy to keep clean. It is also flame resistant and characteristically retains it’s shape so that the pile of the rug always rises.
Qashqai's are the largest nomadic tribes in central Iran of Turkic origin that still migrate some 800 km twice a year with their families, flocks, tents and other belonging.Weaving carpets have always been part of their daily life. They have no set or fixed designs drawn on papers and it is known that they are some of the most interesting and artistic people in terms of the variety of designs which they get inspired by their surrounding. Mostly use wool in warp, weft and pile that they sheer themselves and often dye the wool locally which results to various and irregular shades of one colour on the pile of the rug which is called abrash.
In the south of Isfahan live the Qashqai nomads, who are well known for their carpet production. The nomads move twice a year. They have a summer camp in the Sagros mountains and one in the gulf in winter. The reason for their tours are their large herds of sheep and goats for which they need sufficient space and food. The Qashqai use their own wool for the production of carpets, which belong to their everyday objects. The carpets are used in a variety of applications. As a wall tapestry or as a carpet for the floor of tents. The Qashgai wear round hats and colourful robes. In addition to goats and sheep, they keep donkeys, horses and dogs that make their work easier and support them on their travels.
Iranian rugs of the Ghashgai can be recognized by their typical red-brown color. The practical colouring is not sensitive to dirt. The carpets are decorated with various motifs. Whether animals, plants, flowers or trees - the whole world of the Qashgai can be found in the carpet's design. People in stylized form can also be found. In addition to these everyday patterns, there are also those inspired by frescoes and columns of Persepolis. The ancient capital of Persia at the time of the Achmenids serves here as a motif. Usually the motifs are knotted on a basic pattern of a hexagon or of diamond-shaped medallions. There are also those with round middle medallions (Hebatlu pattern, named after a Qashgai tribe).
A special feature of Qashqai carpet production is the production on horizontal looms. Once a part of the carpet has been knotted, the knotters sits on it to finish the carpet. Nowadays, however, not only nomads produce Qashqai carpets, but also settled nomads. The style is hardly different.
The material used for the Qashqai rugs is of natural origin. From sheep hair to goat hair to horsehair, everything the nomads can produce themselves is used. The colours also originate from nature. The low knotting density of up to 180,000 knots per square metre is not a sign of poor quality, but of less time-consuming production and less detailed workmanship. While fewer and fewer Qashqai nomads remain, the commercial influence on their carpets is increasing. Nevertheless, they are robust carpets that meet high quality standards. Due to their rough design, they are also suitable for rooms that are frequently entered.