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Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to  ...
Bakhtiari shushtar kilim (sofreh), second half 19th century. Natural camel wool, threadlike warps. These kilims were ceremonial items; Tanavoli suggests they were used as sofrehs and they have also been known to act as tribute payment from Bakhtiari khans to the Teheran court. Unusual is that this example can only be read vertically, which contrasts the use of a sofreh, as these can be read horizontally as well as vertically due to their geometric design. This example has the 'fingers' often seen in sofreh but also has the suggestion of a mirhab. This one is also unusual in the palette of natural colors without the brighter ones often seen in late 19th century examples (compare catalogue Rippon Boswell). Possibly this indicates an earlier date. The wool is heavily patinated and has a coarse feel, leading me to surmise the same. Excellent condition, some small old repairs. Size 85.8 x 56.3 inch (218 x 143 cm). Questions welcome.
price:  Sold, thank you