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.
The patterns on this kilim are very characteristic of this region. However, the sky blue background color is more unusual and the border is particularly elaborate.
Early 20th century kilim from the Shahsavan tribes, northwest Iran
This kilim is a beautiful example of the stripes woven by the women of the Shahsavan tribes. The wool is dense and lustrous. The different shades of red, blue and brown are highlighted by the beige.
Contemporary new Kilim, a subtle mix of ancestral know-how and modern design. This Kilim is the result of a traditional, eco-friendly weaving technique handed down from generation to generation in the villages around Antalya, in south-east Turkey.
New kilim, hand weaved with the most beautiful wool handspun and vegetable dyes.
Suzani late 19th century, used as a wedding cloth symbolizing a passage.
The shape of the arch represents the Mihrab in the Islamic religion. In religious architecture and textiles, it is a symbol of passage, suggesting not only the existence of the beyond, the divine, but also the possibility of surrounding it.
In symbolism, the young couple lie down together under divine protection on their first night. According to custom, the empty, unembroidered part was to show proof of the bride's virginity.