Exceptional antique saddlebag woven by an expert weaver from the Qashqai tribe. The saddlebag is woven with a design of a large central motif surrounded by a multitude of secondary geometric and plant motifs. Finely woven and in perfect condition. All dyes are natural.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 110×60 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1930s
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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| Weight | 4 kg |
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