Gashgai Kilim

Handwoven Gashgai Kilim – 100% Premium Wool

Our Qashqai kilims are meticulously crafted by the talented artisans of the Qashqai (Ghashghai) tribe, a renowned nomadic community primarily located around Shiraz in southern Iran. The Qashqai people are celebrated for their rich cultural heritage, bold artistry, and centuries-old weaving traditions that reflect their vibrant way of life.

Each kilim is handwoven from 100% high-quality wool, offering exceptional durability, softness, and natural warmth. The lively and harmonious color palette—paired with striking geometric motifs—draws inspiration from the tribe’s deep connection to nature, daily life, and ancestral symbolism.

This kilim is fully reversible, allowing you to use both sides and extend its lifetime. It’s a versatile piece suitable not only as a floor rug but also as a sofa throw, wall hanging, or decorative accent in modern, traditional, bohemian, rustic, or eclectic interiors.

Symbolism in Gashgai Kilims

Qashqai kilims are more than textiles—they are visual stories woven by nomadic women who express their memories, beliefs, and emotions through symbolic patterns. Each motif carries meaning, drawn from nature, tribal heritage, and everyday life on the migration routes.

Common symbols include:

• Diamond & Geometric Medallions – Represent protection, balance, and the continuity of life. These motifs are believed to ward off negativity and bring harmony to the home.
• Hooked Motifs (Evil Eye Protection) – Small angular shapes meant to shield the family and preserve good fortune.
• Wildlife & Animal Figures – Inspired by the nomads’ deep connection to nature; stylized goats or birds symbolize fertility, strength, and freedom.
• Star & Cross Patterns – Express guidance, hope, and the travelers’ relationship with the sky during seasonal migrations.
• Plant & Tree Elements – Indicate growth, abundance, and the cycle of life.
• Horizontal Stripes & Color Bands – One of the signature Qashqai features, symbolizing movement and storytelling across each line of the kilim.

These motifs are not just decorative—they reflect the weaver’s personal experiences, her hopes for her family, and the cultural identity of the Qashqai tribe. Every kilim becomes a piece of living history, carrying the spirit of the artisan and the legacy of nomadic Iran.

Why Choose Us

• Exceptional quality and premium craftsmanship
• Unique, one-of-a-kind pieces you won’t find anywhere else

• Directly from the original Manufacturer— guaranteed authentic Iranian handmade rugs (unlike imported copies often sold under the name of Persian carpets).

• Direct purchase from the producer, ensuring fair pricing and authentic work
• Original creations by R&F, crafted with passion and expertise

A Gashgai kilim is more than a decorative item—it’s a piece of living heritage that brings character, history, and artistry into your home.