he overall coloration of this kilim is a deep madder red, with brocaded guls patterning the whole field in colours of dark brown and red with highlighting motifs in ivory-white wool. The gul is the predominant motif of this Yomut kilim. The kilim is very well finished with long plain kilim ends in the traditional Turkman red and with intriguing triangular motifs. The kilim is very finelly woven, the best quality wool has been used and all the dyes are natural.
This tribal kilim blends sobriety and elegance with an austere design. Its timeless patterns allow a harmonious adaptation in both traditional and modern interiors. A versatile piece that adds character to any space, capturing the essence of tradition and contemporaneity in a single work.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 303×210 cms
Origin: Turkmen tribe, Afghanistan
Date of weaving: 1940s
Kilims or Gilims are flatwoven textiles with a woollen weft on a woollen, goat hair or cotton warp. There are many different techniques and designs. The weaver normally works within a tradition of techniques, motifs and designs specific to a particular area or ethnic group. The designs relate to her natural surroundings, protection, fertility and the harmony of family relationships. Each weaver adds something from her own creativity and sense of composition. Kilims are often woven as part of a marriage dowry and can be used to create many different objects like storage bags, horse-blankets, baby carriers, blankets and wall and floor coverings.
This kilim was hand-woven on a simple loom by a village or nomadic weaver for her own use. Probably the weaver used wool from her own sheep. The wool was first cleaned, then hand-carded, hand-spun and finally dyed by hand, often using natural dye materials like roots, nuts, berries, fruits, flowers and plants. Kilims from the last quarter of the twentieth century mostly use synthetic dyes. This kilim would have taken many months to complete.
All our kilims selected in the country of origin and are professionally washed and restored before we import them directly from Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan. Natural patina and charming imperfections in design and colour (abrash) are highly valued characteristics of hand-woven kilims.
The yomut are to be found in the north-east Iran, across the border in west turkestan close by the Caspian sea and in the Herat area of Afghanistan.
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| Weight | 10.5 kg |
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