1,500.00 €
An antique Arabic shiraki kilim from Iran
This type of Arabic kilim is called “Shiraki” in Iran and are woven by different ethnic arab groups from Southern Iran. Normally the shirakis are wronglyly atributed to the Qashqai tribe. Most shirakis are woven in two parts, as is the case with this example.
All the dyes used for this kilim are natural and include a mustard yellow and a deep blue and green. It is in mint condition. A thick and sturdy kilim. Recommended.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 230×160 cms
Origin: Arabic tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1900-20s
Arab nomads of Fars Province, Iran, are descended from certain Arab tribes of Najd, Yammaneh and Omman who migrated in the 7th and 8th centuries following the Arab contest (640 A.D.) and the advent of Islam. They speak a corruption of Arabic and Persian.
Althoug Arab nomad piled production encompasses a great and astonishing variety of designs, with field patterns much more varied than other tribes of Fars, the Arab weaver´s adherance to a generally dark and sober palette has denied them the artistic recognition they deserve.
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Additional information
| Weight | 8.9 kg |
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