A powerfully symbolic rug, originally placed in a Khan’s tent signifying bravery and purity, protector of the tribe. Fars Province until quite recently was home to the big cats.
These weavers may have never seen a lion or a other big cat. Their creativity comes from the story-telling. Artistic free weaving, straight from the mind.
- Material: Hand-spun sheep wool
- Dyes: Natural plant dyes
- Age: Mid 20th century
- Condition: Great
- Origin: Zagros Mountains, Southern Persia.



