c1950s Antique Tribal Persian Songhor Rug 5.3x10.2

The city of Songhor is primarily Kurdish city and is a collection point for Kolyai Kurdish rugs. The Kolyai are Sorani Kurd of the Southern Kurd group and are related to the Bijari (Garrusi) and the Arbili, Adaiani (Sanandaji), Khushnaw, Sulaymani, Pizhdar, Mukri, Warmawa, Garmiyani, Garrusi (Bijari), Kolya'i, Zangana, Kirmanshahi. The Kurdish People: an Analysis by language, geography, religion and ethnicity. Songhors are tribal rugs made by nomadic Kurdish people of western Iran. They show bright and lively colors, usually with a large central medallion in hexagonal Herati diamond design and beveled spandrels. Their products were not originally made to be sold, but intended as practical dowry articles such as floor coverings, blankets, storage bags, saddle blankets, or as insurance against future hard times. Many Songhor carpets are runners of great length, 20 to 40 feet being common. Songhors are tribal rugs made by nomadic Kurdish people of western Iran. They show bright and lively colors, usually with a large central medallion in hexagonal Herati diamond design and beveled spandrels. Their products were not originally made to be sold, but intended as practical dowry articles such as floor coverings, blankets, storage bags, saddle blankets, or as insurance against future hard times. Many Songhor carpets are runners of great length, 20 to 40 feet being common.