This fascinating semi-antique Qashqai sofreh features a design reminiscent of a full moon night surrounded by numerous stars. The kilim expertly blends flat weave and knotted techniques. The central field is crafted from undyed wool, with a striking abrash, or color variation, in the middle. The piece is entirely dyed using natural colors.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 141×129 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1950-1960
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.
| Weight | 4 kg |
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