Vintage Qashqai kilim from Iran. 135×97 cms

The kilim shown here is a moj, also called jajim. It is a type of kilim that different tribes wove, including the Qashqai. Moj were used to cover the piles of carpets and kilims in nomadic tents, although today they are used as yet another kilim on the ground. This moj has vertical bands, woven from expertly spun wool, thus giving a kilim of great precision.

This kilim combines the flatweave technique with the knotted technique (rug)

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool              

Size: 135×97 cms

Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran

Date of weaving: 1960-1970s