Semi-antique Qashqai kilim from Iran. 57x60 cms

A 1940s small saddle bag front woven with the soumak technique. All the dyes are natural and the wool is combined with white cotton for a bigger contrast. 

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool and cotton

Size: 57×60 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.