This unique vintage Kurdish kilim was originally a panel from a nomadic migration suitcase, known as a mafrash. It has been carefully opened up to transform it into a floor kilim. The two intricately woven end sections, which were originally intended to be visible, contrast with the central striped section that once formed the bottom of the suitcase. The craftsmanship throughout this piece is exceptional, bringing a rich sense of history and artistry to any space.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 140×104 cms
Origin: Kurdish tribes, Iran
Date of weaving: 1980s
Kurds or Kurdish people are an Iranian ethnic group native to a mountainous region of Western Asia known as Kurdistan, which spans southeastern Turkey, northwestern Iran, northern Iraq, and northern Syria. There are exclaves of Kurds in Central Anatolia, Khorasan, and the Caucasus, as well as significant Kurdish diaspora communities in the cities of western Turkey (in particular Istanbul) and Western Europe (primarily in Germany). The Kurdish population is estimated to be between 30 and 45 million.
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| Weight | 2.6 kg |
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