A vintage Qashqai kilim with a field woven mainly with undyed wool. The central part has a beautiful abrash or colour changes throughout. The colours of the borders have been replicated in the stripes in the field.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 113×102 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 2010
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 | 2.3 kg |
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