Beautiful vintage kilim from the Qashqai tribe with three medallions in the central field on a plain background. The salmon-colored background has interesting color changes called “abrash” in Turkish and “bi rang” in Persian. The border is made up of large blocks of color in primary colors and others with original color changes or abrash. This kilim has been woven with very finely spun wool, resulting in a very densely woven kilim. The kilim fuses ancient motifs with a contemporary aesthetic in a captivating visual game. Its timeless design, masterfully woven, evokes ancient traditions while integrating perfectly into modern environments. A surprising balance between classic and modern to enrich your space.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 375×172 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribes from Iran
Date of weaving: 1970s
Kilims or Gilims are flatwoven textiles with a woollen weft on a woollen, goat hair or cotton warp. There are many different techniques and designs. The weaver normally works within a tradition of techniques, motifs and designs specific to a particular area or ethnic group. The designs relate to her natural surroundings, protection, fertility and the harmony of family relationships. Each weaver adds something from her own creativity and sense of composition. Kilims are often woven as part of a marriage dowry and can be used to create many different objects like storage bags, horse-blankets, baby carriers, blankets and wall and floor coverings.
This kilim was hand-woven on a simple loom by a village or nomadic weaver for her own use. Probably the weaver used wool from her own sheep. The wool was first cleaned, then hand-carded, hand-spun and finally dyed by hand, often using natural dye materials like roots, nuts, berries, fruits, flowers and plants. Kilims from the last quarter of the twentieth century mostly use synthetic dyes. This kilim would have taken many months to complete.
All our kilims selected in the country of origin and are professionally washed and restored before we import them directly from Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan. Natural patina and charming imperfections in design and colour (abrash) are highly valued characteristics of hand-woven kilims.
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| Weight | 10 kg |
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