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.
Sofreh from tribes Afshar, Iran - 1rst part of the 20th Centruy
This sofreh is very free in its movement, with beautiful color contrasts structuring the central motif and many different details floating in the border.
A real contemporary painting, this piece can be mounted on the wall.
Sofreh of the Afshar tribes, Iran - First half of the 20th century
This sofreh features a sober center with just two floating green circles. Its high-contrast border is decorated with a chic, repetitive red-and-white pattern.
A real contemporary painting, this piece can be mounted on the wall.
Early 20th century kilim from the Bakhtiari tribes, from the Chahar Mahal valley, which crosses the Zagros Mountains.
The "spearhead" border of this kilim is very characteristic of this region. The center, on the other hand, is more unusual in both color and pattern. The linear aspect of the whole is broken by the "brushstrokes" that irregularly enter the center of the weave.
The white parts have been woven with cotton to accentuate the contrast.
Mid-19th century Kilim from the Hotamiş tribes of south-west central Anatolia
This piece is exceptional because of its age. Its motifs are both very primitive and very elaborate, and the colours used give a real vibrancy to the weaving.
Sofreh Kamoo, Iran - Early 20th century This highly abstract sofreh is a true contemporary painting that can be hung on the wall. The background color is the natural color of the wool, and the other colors are vegetable-based.
Sofreh Kamoo, early 20th century This sofreh is highly abstract and simple. The patterns and colors against the white background are very subtle. This piece can be hung on the wall like a painting.
Kamoo sofreh are known for their high level of abstraction, but this one is totally amazing in its modernity and artistic power, highlighted by a choice of strong colors.
This piece can be hung on the wall like a painting.
Late 19th century kilim from Khalajistan, northern Iran The comb and palmette motifs on this kilim are very characteristic of this region. However, this one is distinguished by the insertion of variable geometric motifs throughout the kilim, plus a few floating motifs that enliven the border. This is a rare piece.
Kilim dated 1960, from southwestern Turkey The central medallions and colors of this kilim are very characteristic of this region. The elaborate borders are very beautiful.
Kilim end of the 19th century, from Malatya, center-east of Turkey
The kilims from this area are very fine and the pattern is very precise. That one offers a lot of patterns, with very bright and deep colors and perfect colors combination. Very fine wool and strong weaving
Kilim early 20th century, from Malatya, center-east of Turkey - Weaved in two parts
The kilims from this area are very fine and the pattern is very precise. Motifs of that one are both weaved and embroided. In the middle they are differents between the 2 parts and the bright white has been obtained with cotton.
This kilim is densely woven. As is very often the case in this region, it is woven in 3 parts and its motif depicts the trees of life, with bunches of grapes hanging from them.
Kilim mid-20th century, from a region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers south of Baghdad
This kilim from the Samawa region has a beautiful harmony of colors.
Its softer weave and less-tight embroidery made it ideal for use as a hanging or bedspread. It is therefore unsuitable for the floor in high-traffic areas.