Vintage Qashqai Moj or jajim kilim from Iran. 220x182 cms

Vintage Moj (Jajim) Kilim – Qashqai Weaving from Iran

This vintage Moj (Jajim) kilim is woven by a Qashqai weaver, featuring vertical bands of vibrant colors. The design is enhanced with knotted wool pompons, which are arranged in groups of five along the edges to create a flower-like shape. These playful details add texture and interest to the piece.

With its relatively wide dimensions, this kilim is well-suited for use under a dining table, offering both style and practicality.

The wool has been very finely spun, and the fringes are intact, showing that this moj was a precious object for her owner and well preserved over generations. 

Moj, also called a jajim, it is a type of kilim woven by different tribes, including the Qashqai. Moj were used to cover piles of carpets and kilims in nomadic tents, although today they are used as another kilim on the floor.

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool

Size: 220×182 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.