A hard to find Arabic baby cradle. This extraordinary little kilim was used as a hammock whilst the mother was weaving, cooking, tending the herds etc. The long tassels had a double purpose: as decoration, but also to repel insects whilst rocking the baby. This baby cradle comes with two wooden poles, older than the kilim, so perhaps were used in a few older cradles. The kilim is in mint condition. If you are looking for a new born baby present, don´t look any further!
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 95×80 cms
Origin: Arabic, Iran
Date of weaving: 1970s
Arab nomads of Fars Province, Iran, are descended from certain Arab tribes of Najd, Yammaneh and Omman who migrated in the 7th and 8th centuries following the Arab contest (640 A.D.) and the advent of Islam. They speak a corruption of Arabic and Persian.
Althoug Arab nomad piled production encompasses a great and astonishing variety of designs, with field patterns much more varied than other tribes of Fars, the Arab weaver´s adherance to a generally dark and sober palette has denied them the artistic recognition they deserve.
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| Weight | 4 kg |
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