275.00 €
A minimalist and elegant Qashqai palas kilim. Against a simple background woven with undyed wool, the weaver created oversized lozenge motifs using embroidery. These irregular, finely drawn elements create a subtle but dramatic effect.
As the weaver 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 ideal for an interior that calls for a neutral textile with just a hint of colour and detail.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 173×121 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1970s
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.
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 | 3.7 kg |
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