Vibrant Luri Sofreh Kilim from Iran – A Playful Touch for Any Space
Add a burst of color and charm to your home with this cheerful Luri sofreh kilim, handcrafted in Iran. Traditionally used for bread-making, this unique kilim features an oversized decorative border that dominates the design, leaving only a small central field — a striking layout that sets it apart.
Woven with undyed natural white cotton as the base and detailed with vibrant, hand-spun sheep’s wool, each embroidered motif brings a playful and artistic feel.
This sofreh is a wonderful addition to a child’s bedroom or any casual, relaxed space where color and character are welcome.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool and cotton for the white areas
Size: 164×128 cms
Origin: Luri tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1980-90
Sofrehs take their name from the Farsi (Persian) word for cloth and are used for several functions connected with preparing and eating food. Eating cloths are normally referred to simply as sofrehs and vary enormously in size-from small, rectangular mats for personal use to extremelly long, narrow runners for communal eating. They are woven in several standard techniques, including alternating bands of kilim and pile rug, and produced by a number of nomadic and tribal weavers in Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and to a lesser degree, elsewhere.
Lurs (or Lors) are an Iranian people living mainly in western and southwestern Iran. There is also a significant population of Lurs in eastern and central parts of Iraq The word Luristan or Lorestan, is attributed to the areas inhabited by the Lurs. The boundaries of Luristan stretch from the eastern Iraqi plains to the west and southwest of Iran. Today, Lorestan is the name of one of the western provinces of Iran. Luristan´s rugged terrain, which still bars easy access from Iraq, favored integrity of style. The Luri wool tends to be soft and shinny.
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| Weight | 5.9 kg |
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