450.00 €
This semi-antique Qashqai palas kilim from Iran combines natural undyed wool with wool dyed using natural dyes. The white areas are woven in natural cotton.
The weaver added a personal touch by incorporating a few small pieces of fabric into the textile. As she only had access to a narrow loom, the kilim was woven in two separate panels and later joined together to achieve the desired width.
This piece is a good example of traditional Qashqai weaving, reflecting both the materials available to the weaver and the practical solutions used in nomadic textile production.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool and cotton (for the white areas)
Size: 185×146 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1950s
This kilim is a “palas”, a type of kilim woven to be used as a basis for domestic activities within the nomadic community (drying vegetables, making cheese, etc.). This vintage kilim was hand-woven by a nomadic or village woman, using her own wool spun and carded by hand.
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Additional information
| Weight | 6 kg |
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