325.00 €
Minimalist Vintage Qashqai Kilim — Iran
A beautifully minimalist vintage Qashqai kilim from Iran, featuring a plain, open field once used as a sofreh — a traditional surface for bread-making. The simplicity of the central area is quietly broken by four small corner motifs, each thoughtfully placed.
This understated center is strikingly contrasted by the elaborate and intricate border, showcasing the weaver’s skill and the cultural richness of Qashqai textile tradition. A unique piece that balances function, symbolism, and elegance.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 162×113 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1980s
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.
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| Weight | 3.1 kg |
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