An antique Qashqai kilim woven with natural dyes. The design consists of motifs arranged in horizontal bands and combining multiple motifs. In both ends the kilim is finished with multiple borders. In mint condition.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 262×142 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 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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| Weight | 6.5 kg |
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