1,100.00 €
Each compartment features the Qashqai emblem, arranged in pairs of colors, though the layout is delightfully random. The true charm of this kilim lies in the way the weaver didn’t quite manage to align the small patterns perfectly—and that’s exactly what makes it so special. We love the inventive ways she tried to solve the challenge of matching the motifs!
The black-and-white Lali Abbasi border appears precise at first glance—but is it? Once again, the weaver faced the challenge of matching vertical and horizontal designs, and the way she resolved it is simply lovely.
For anyone who appreciates perfect “imperfections,” this kilim is a treasure.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 230×155 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1970s
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 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.
Additional information
| Weight | 6.2 kg |
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