Originally this finely woven vintage kilim was a very big mule bag. It still retains the “handles” that were used to hold the bag against the saddle of the animal. It has been opened out so it can be used on the floor. The striped half was the back of the bag and the more decorated area (because was seen by people), the front of the bag.
This bag, now a kilim for the floor, is decorated with pretty wool pompoms and beautiful plaited handles.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 137×134 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1970s
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.
| Weight | 4 kg |
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