1,900.00 €
Antique Qashqai kilim from Iran with natural dyes
Harmonious kilim woven by Qashqai tribeswomen from Southern Iran. This original vintage kilim was hand-woven in the South of Iran in the first half of the 20th century by a nomad or village woman by using her own hand-spun wool. The colour and design are typical from the Qashqai. Very finelly hand-spun wool has been used, and as a result the warp and weft are very tight. All dyes are natural and the colour combination is very good. Despise the age, apart from a small repair in the central white medallion, it is in mint condition.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 279×160 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1940s
Turkic-speaking pastoral nomadic tribal groups began entering central and southern Iran during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The Qashqai, as a large tribal unit, dates back at least to the early eighteenth century, when some Turkish(Turki)-speaking tribal groups in the region existed under the name Qashqai.
Qashqai kilims are best known for their boldness and freedom in the way the pattern is drawn. An aesthetically pleasing geometry, the fineness of their wool and their clear, strong colours combine to ensure their reputation as superlative examples.
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Additional information
| Weight | 8.9 kg |
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