195.00 €
This vintage Qashqai kilim originally was a sac that has been opened out to be used as a flat weave on the floor. The plain undyed dark green wool area was where the back was folded over. This bag is heavily worked with intricate motifs. Due to its heavy weight and thickness is ideal for a short corridor with heavy traffic or beside the bed.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 128×58 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1980s
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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Additional information
| Weight | 2 kg |
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