Vintage Nomadic Kurd Kilim / Turkey
- Size:2.36 x 1.76m
- Age 10-20 yrs
- Perfect condition with very fine weave and unusual traditional animal motifs throughout.Some are highlighted in faux silver thread .
- Woven in four seperate panels on a ground loom and stitched in the centre.
- This is a common technique with more nomadic groups and is often recognized as a show of the weavings authenticity.
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This particular shuttle weave kilim would have been handmade by a young woman for her marriage dowry and possibly even used as a cover on the marriage bed itself. The two goat motifs clearly placed throughout the piece may indicate a disre for a strong and fertile union.
Ethnic Kurdish tribes are scattered throughout Central Anatolia and use to wander freely over the borders between Turkey, Iraq and Iran.Though some nomadic groups still exist, most Kurdish groups are now settled in villages and towns in and around Van and the southeast of Turkey, though there is still considerable travel over the various border areas. Eastern Anatolian and Iraqi Herki Kurd and Kurdish y are distinguished by bright colours of oranges, greens, yellows, blues,hot pinks and reds. Analine dyes are not unusual, and are used as a highlight to many natural vegetable dye colours.
Kurdish weavings are seldom fine and instead exhibit strong bold designs.These geometric designs contain variations of hexagon, diamond and hooked stepped lozenge or medallions,with random and less defined filler motifs.These designs belong to the ancient traditions of Anatolia and reflect the nomadic lifestlyes in their symbolism.Most Kurdish weavers nowdays work as part of large co-operatives that produce intricate modern flatweaves .This unfortunately means that the original Kurdish weavings are increasingly difficult to find and the vintage and Antique examples are highly sort after.
Please note :All our store items are handmade.Our vintage pieces are all preloved and due to the age and/or handmade nature of these items, minor signs of patination,fading, wear, or slightly unsymmetrical lines may be present.These are not considered flaws,they are part of their unique nature and why we love using them in our homes as they add both character and charm.
