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The art of Kilim
A specialist in kilims since the early 1970s, the TRIFF gallery has largely contributed to making these weavings known in France and Europe. Since its creation, the gallery has always favored the criteria of quality, authenticity, aesthetics and originality for the choice of its kilims.
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L'art du Kilim
Do you know the ancestral art of the kilim? Find out more about this weaving technique that tells a beautiful story.
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Khorassan sofreh
€2,600.00
Tax included
209 x 91 cm
WW040211
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Sofreh Khorassan, late 19th century
This exceptionally fine piece is truly unique. The background is made of natural brown wool, and the navy blue finger-shaped patterns are reminiscent of a backgammon board. The borders are very finely woven using a “floated weft” technique.
The name given to these sofrehs, “bridal paths,” indicates their importance in dowries and wedding ceremonies.
The Kurds of Khorasan are a Central Asian people known for their nomadic lifestyle, spread across northeastern Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan.
Traditions are mainly passed down orally and through craftsmanship, and given the geographical diversity, there is a wide variety of weaves and wool types. However, the colors used are often blue, red, and brown.
Weaving: Women learned the art of kilim weaving from their mothers or grandmothers. Kilims were woven by hand, using hand-spun wool, which they dyed as they went along.
Patterns and colors: Each region had its own way of spinning wool, its own patterns and its own palette of colors.
These antique kilims were intended for domestic use.
They were woven without drawing boards, which adds a real personal touch and makes them unique pieces.
Their beauty depends on the way the weaver has interpreted the motifs and combined the colors.
That's why we choose our kilims one by one, to select only the most beautiful.
WW040211
209 x 91 cm
Data sheet
- Dyes
- Vegetables dyes
- Area :
- Khorassan
- Country :
- Central Asia
- Kind of piece
- Collector's kilim
- Material :
- 100 % wool - Hand-spun wool
Every day: you can vacuum, but not at minimum power. Avoid vacuum cleaners with rotating brushes.
Liquid spills: mop up as much liquid as possible and rub gently with a damp cloth.
Grease stains: soak up as much grease as possible with paper towels or terre de Sommières.
Accidents involving animals: in this case, it's very important to act quickly, as animals release acids that will damage wool. Treat your kilim following the same advice as for spilled liquids.
For a more thorough cleaning: it may be that the stains have not been completely treated, or that over the years, despite regular maintenance, dust has settled in and a grey veil has set in. In such cases, it's time to turn to a professional.
That's why we offer a cleaning service, carried out by a company specialized in manual and wet carpet cleaning.
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The Kurds of Khorasan are a Central Asian people known for their nomadic lifestyle, spread across northeastern Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan.
Traditions are mainly passed down orally and through craftsmanship, and given the geographical diversity, there is a wide variety of weaves and wool types. However, the colors used are often blue, red, and brown.
Weaving: Women learned the art of kilim weaving from their mothers or grandmothers. Kilims were woven by hand, using hand-spun wool, which they dyed as they went along.
Patterns and colors: Each region had its own way of spinning wool, its own patterns and its own palette of colors.
These antique kilims were intended for domestic use.
They were woven without drawing boards, which adds a real personal touch and makes them unique pieces.
Their beauty depends on the way the weaver has interpreted the motifs and combined the colors.
That's why we choose our kilims one by one, to select only the most beautiful.