19th Century Qashqai Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 19th century Persian Qashqai runner with multiple central diamond medallions amidst a
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Antique 19th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Qashqai Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Qashqai Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qashqai runner with the most wonderful tribal pattern with
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Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qashqai Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th-century Persian Qashqai runner, handwoven with six large diamond medallions
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Runner. 3 ft 5 in x 12 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 3 ft 5
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Runner. Size: 4 ft 1 in x 14 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Runner Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Runner with Geometric Medallion Design in Vivid Colors**
$7,500
W 45 in L 116 in
Antique Persian Qashqai Runner with Geometric Medallion Design in Vivid Colors**
Located in Atlanta, GA
Qashqai antique runner in multi-colors with multi-medallion geometric design, rug TU-MEV-PM809
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Qashqai Antique Runner - 3'11" x 9'1"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Qashqai Navy Boteh Runner Rug - a stunning piece of artistry and craftsmanship that
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Early 20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Qashqai Gabbeh Tribal Runner
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful vintage Qashqai tribal Gabbeh runner circa the mid 1900s. The Gabbeh runner shows the
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Qashqai Persian Rug in Beige-Brown with Red Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
$12,000
W 83 in L 146 in
Antique Qashqai Persian Rug in Beige-Brown with Red Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
antique Persian Qashqai runner further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
Category
Vintage 1910s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Yalameh Runner, Wool, Geometric Design
Located in Barrington, IL
, Qashqai Tribal Rugs, Qashqai Runners, Tribal Area Rugs, Shiraz Tribal Rug, Tribal Qashqai Carpets
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Qashqai Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Qashqai rug runner made in Persia circa
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Vintage 1910s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Tribal Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern in French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Shiraz Yalameh Rugs, Qashqai Tribal Rugs, Qashqai Runners, Tribal Area Rugs, Shiraz Tribal Rug, Tribal
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Kilim Runner
Located in Closter, NJ
The Qashqai are a tribal federation living in southwestern Persia/Iran along the Zagros Mountains
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Unique Antique Runner Kelleh Southwest Qashqai Shiraz Khamseh Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Super Rare Size Antique Runner Kelleh Southwest Beauty Nomadic Animals, Pure Wool Gem with Navy
Category
Antique Early 1900s Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Runner Rug in Black with Medallions - Rug & Kilim
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 63 in L 126 in
Vintage Qashqai Persian Runner Rug in Black with Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 Persian runner rug is a mid-century Qashqai tribal rug, hand-knotted in wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Qashqai Tribal Runner Rug in Red, Geometric - Rug & Kilim
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
W 47 in L 102 in
Vintage Persian Qashqai Tribal Runner Rug in Red, Geometric - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x8 Persian tribal rug of Qashqai provenance is the latest grand entry to Rug
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh Runner with Chevron Patterns by Rug & Kilim
$1,520Sale Price|34% Off
W 39 in L 75 in
Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh Runner with Chevron Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian runner is a Gabbeh rug that originates from the Qashqai tribe—hand-knotted
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh runner in Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim
$1,048Sale Price|20% Off
W 35 in L 69 in
Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh runner in Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian runner is a Gabbeh rug that originates from the Qashqai tribe—hand-knotted
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh Runner with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x7 Persian runner is a Gabbeh rug that originates from the Qashqai tribe—hand-knotted
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh Runner with Checkerboard Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian runner is a Gabbeh rug that originates from the Qashqai tribe—hand-knotted
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Kilim Extra-Long Runner in Plaid Stripes by Rug & Kilim
$3,700
W 42 in L 183 in
Vintage Qashqai Persian Kilim Extra-Long Runner in Plaid Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x15 Persian kilim is a rare extra-long runner from the Qashqai tribe, handwoven in
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Kilim Gallery Rug with Geometric Diamond Design
$3,867Sale Price|35% Off
W 74 in L 173 in
Antique Persian Qashqai Kilim Gallery Rug with Geometric Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vibrant color-toned Geometric Design Kilim Runner antique Qashqai Kilim Gallery from Persia. Keivan
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Navy and Rust Mezit / Qashqai Runner - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Mesmerizing Vintage Meziti Runner 3' 3" x 9' Gorgeous tribal rug comprised entirely of Persian
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Rahimi / Qashqai - Nomadic, Persian Runner
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Immaculate Rahimi of the Qashqais 3'3 x 9'3, Rust and Orange Runner Hand woven entirely of wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner Spring Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner Spring green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Ru. Here is the chance to bring a strip of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Diamond Pattern Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, diamond pattern contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. A diamond pattern pulled from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Neutral Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, Neutral Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This extra-thick, plush Gabbeh shows
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Colorful Checkerboard Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, colorful checkerboard contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool rug. When we come across a "mini
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Golden Yellow Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, golden yellow contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool rug. Let a ray of sunshine run down a space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner Fresh Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner Fresh Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This Gabbeh brings verdant color into your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Neutral Un-Dyed Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, Neutral Un-dyed contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. A cozy, plush pile creates a runway
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner Red Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner Red Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The elegance of this Gabbeh lies in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Neutral Contemporary Tribal Design Border Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Unavailable
W 30 in L 132 in
Runner, Neutral Contemporary Tribal Design Border Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, neutral contemporary Tribal design border Gabbeh Persian wool rug. This runner is quietly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Warm Neutral Contemporary Tribal Design Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, warm neutral contemporary tribal design Gabbeh Persian wool rug. This extra-wide runner is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Ivory and Pale Gold Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, ivory and pale gold contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug Gabbeh carpets are never a true
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Neutral and Brown Mosaic Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, neutral and brown Mosaic contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. We discovered Gabbeh "mini
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Neutral, Rust and Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, neutral, rust and green contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool rug. This Gabbeh might remind you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Emerald Green Contemporary Tribal Design Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, emerald green contemporary Tribal design Gabbeh Persian wool rug. A field of emerald green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Gold With Crimson Border Design Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Unavailable
W 35 in L 111 in
Runner, Gold With Crimson Border Design Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, gold with crimson border design contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. A Classic Gabbeh
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Pale Gold with Mosaic Detail Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Unavailable
W 29 in L 143 in
Runner, Pale Gold with Mosaic Detail Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, pale gold with Mosaic detail contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. This runner offers a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Qashqai Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century Persian Qashqai runner with an amazing all-over multicolored geometric
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Kazak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Kilim Runner Qashqai Designs, Geometrical Carpet Runner, Stair runner rugs
Sold
W 27.56 in L 156.7 in
Red Kilim Runner Qashqai Designs, Geometrical Carpet Runner, Stair runner rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
kilims are completely organic. The designs inspired by the Persian Qashqai tribe rugs and runners. Due to
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique Persian Qashqai Shiraz Runner with Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Qashqai Shiraz antique runner in multi-colors with multi-medallion geometric design, rug 18-0406
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Sheared Low Wide Runner Persian Qashqai Handmade Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
: Worn wool Rug's foundation: Cotton Rug shape: Runner Weave type: hand knotted.
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brown Handmade Persian Qashqai Vintage Worn Down Bohemian Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
: Runner Weave type: Hand knotted. Contact us for a low international shipping quote.
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bohemian Persian Qashqai Vintage Worn Down Handmade Wool Gallery Size Runner Rug
Sold
W 60 in L 108 in
Bohemian Persian Qashqai Vintage Worn Down Handmade Wool Gallery Size Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
foundation: Wool Rug shape: Runner Weave type: Hand knotted. Contact us for a low international shipping
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Qashqai Vintage Worn Down Handmade Natural Wool Gallery Size Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
foundation: Wool Rug shape: Runner Weave type: Hand knotted. Contact us for a low international shipping
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Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Qashqai Handmade Wool Cropped Thin Semi Antique Gallery Size Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
: Wool Rug shape: Runner Weave type: Hand knotted. Contact us for a low international shipping quote.
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Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghan Runner Kilim
Located in Wembley, GB
derive from the Persian Qashqai Tribe. This multicolored runner is very resilient and for this reason, it
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Afghan runner - Kilim
Located in Wembley, GB
derive from the Persian Qashqai tribe. This multi coloured runner is very resilient and for this reason
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Wool
19th Century Qashqai Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous late 19th century Persian Qashqai runner with a beautiful autumnal motif of reds
Category
Antique 1880s Asian Kazak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qashqai Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qashqai runner with six outstanding central medallions
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Kilim Runner Qashqai Design, Geometrical Carpet Runner, Stair Runner Rugs
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W 32.29 in L 64.18 in
Modern Kilim Runner Qashqai Design, Geometrical Carpet Runner, Stair Runner Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
This striped carpet runner is a kind of Kilims indicating a particular flat-weave runner rug. It
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Vintage Geometric Design Persian Qashqai Sheared Low Wide Runner Handmade Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bohemian Old Persian Qashqai Worn Down Red Wide Runner Handmade Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Kilim and Extra-Long Runner in Red, by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x22 Persian kilim is a rare extra-long runner believed to hail from the Qashqai tribe
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Wool Persian Qashqai Bohemian Worn Down Handmade Gallery Size Runner Rug
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W 55 in L 120 in
Vintage Wool Persian Qashqai Bohemian Worn Down Handmade Gallery Size Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
foundation: Wool Rug shape: Runner Weave type: Hand knotted.
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Qashqai Old Sheared Low Natural Wool Handmade Gallery Size Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
foundation: Wool Rug shape: Runner Weave type: Hand knotted. Contact us for a low international shipping
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Persian Qashqai Sheared Low Semi Antique Wool Gallery Size Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
shape: Runner Weave type: Hand knotted. Contact us for a low international shipping quote.
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Green Runner, Kilim
Located in Wembley, GB
background; the motifs derive from the Persian Qashqai Tribe. This Kilim runner is very resilient and
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Antique Shekarlu Qashgai Runner
Located in Closter, NJ
An antique Shekarlu Qashqai narrow runner measuring 2' 8" x 8' 8" from south Persia with a repeat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghan rugs, Kilim Rugs, Carpet Runners from Afghanistan
Located in Wembley, GB
kilims are completely organic. The designs in inspired by the Persian Qashqai tribe rugs and runners. Due
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Runner Teal Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner Teal Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This rug sets a mood that's introspective
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner Neutral Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner Neutral Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Though largely neutral and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Neutral Contemporary Tribal Landscape Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, neutral contemporary tribal landscape Gabbeh Persian Wool rug. This charming, short runner
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Cornflower Blue Contemporary Tribal Border Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, cornflower blue contemporary tribal border Gabbeh Persian wool rug. A tranquil runner
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner Neutral Contemporary Gabbeh Tree-of-Life Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner Neutral Gabbeh Tree-of-Life Persian Wool Rug. An exemplary runner, this neutral features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Rust and Bright Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, rust and bright red contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. An absolutely choice runner, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Multi-Color Striped Contemporary Tribal Design Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, multi-color striped contemporary Tribal design Gabbeh Persian wool rug. An exemplary "tweed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Persian Qashqai Ghelim/Sumak Runner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Authentic Persian Qashqai Sumak, circa 1970 measure: c. 302 x 109cm Material: Wool on wool This is
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Vintage 1970s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Qashqai Runner For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the qashqai runner you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each qashqai runner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage qashqai runner now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a qashqai runner — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A qashqai runner is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Qashqai Runner?
Prices for a qashqai runner can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $554 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,040.
Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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