Kilim Gashghaï Kashkuli Iran 262 X 156 Cm

Iranian wool kilim, circa 1950. Very good condition considering its age. Some old restorations.

Amazing graphics for this Gashghai Kashkuli kilim with box patterns inserting stars of Medes as well as geometric shapes. All around, a multitude of small colored patterns are highlighted by an ecru background. An 'aleh abassi' border (tulip border) frames the whole. Fine work.
Abraded colors: changes in wool baths. Openwork weaving technique. Beautiful achievement.

The kashkulis correspond to an ethnic group that is part of the Gashghai confederation (Fars, southwest Iran). The Gashghai confederation includes different tribes: (some examples: the Kashkulis Bozorgs (the big ones), the Kashkulis Kucheks (the small ones), the Shishbolukis (six districts), the Amalehs or Yamalehs (workers, servants of the Khan). In nomadic tribes, carpets and kilims were of vital importance. Indispensable to the life of nomads, they served as insulation in the yurt, as bags or satchels for everyday life (gorjin, mafresh, namakdan ...). They were used to store goods and food. The ethnic and rustic side of these creations shows an authentic and artistic know-how.

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