A stunning vintage Qashqai sofreh or kilim traditionally used for bread-making. The simple, minimalist field creates a striking contrast with the lively border of colorful triangles that beautifully frame the central area.
A pair of solitary, mysterious lines add a delightful and whimsical charm to this captivating piece.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 149×108 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1980s
Sofrehs take their name from the Farsi (Persian) word for cloth and are used for several functions connected with preparing and eating food. Eating cloths are normally referred to simply as sofrehs and vary enormously in size-from small, rectangular mats for personal use to extremelly long, narrow runners for communal eating. They are woven in several standard techniques, including alternating bands of kilim and pile rug, and produced by a number of nomadic and tribal weavers in Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and to a lesser degree, elsewhere
1 in stock
Weight | 2.9 kg |
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