Shiraki Kilim from Southern Iran This type of kilim is known locally in southern Iran as a “shiraki”, a word that literally means “needle work” — though, interestingly, it is woven on a loom rather than sewn. Due to the limited size of the looms available to most weavers, shiraki kilims were traditionally woven in two separate panels and then meticulously joined to achieve the desired width. In this particular piece, the two halves exhibit distinct personalities and are not entirely symmetrical. Unusually, this shiraki features a white cotton background, and the latticework has been woven with wool. The lattice design showcases a grid of diagonally arranged colorful, pretty flowers. It is also interesting to note that the grid of flowers from the main field is replicated in the border, which is uncommon since traditionally the border and the field were different. All the dyes used in this kilim are natural. In mint condition Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool Size: 195×155 cms Origin: Arab tribe of Southern Iran Date of weaving: 1950s You can buy this pretty kilim directly from our web: Shiraki Kilim from Southern Iran from the 1950s This type of kilim is known locally in southern Iran as a “shiraki”, a word that literally means “needle work” — though, interestingly, it is woven on a loom rather than sewn. Due to the limited size of the looms available to most weavers, shiraki kilims were traditionally woven in two separate panels and then meticulously joined to achieve the desired width. In this particular piece, the two halves exhibit distinct personalities and are not entirely symmetrical. Unusually, this shiraki features a white cotton background, and the latticework has been woven with wool. The lattice design showcases a grid of diagonally arranged colorful, pretty flowers. It is also interesting to note that the grid of flowers from the main field is replicated in the border, which is uncommon since traditionally the border and the field were different. All the dyes used in this kilim are natural. In mint condition Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool Size: 195×155 cms Origin: Arab tribe of Southern Iran Date of weaving: 1950s You can buy this pretty kilim directly from our web; Shiraki Kilim from Southern Iran from the 1950s This type of kilim is known locally in southern Iran as a “shiraki”, a word that literally means “needle work” — though, interestingly, it is woven on a loom rather than sewn. Due to the limited size of the looms available to most weavers, shiraki kilims were traditionally woven in two separate panels and then meticulously joined to achieve the desired width. In this particular piece, the two halves exhibit distinct personalities and are not entirely symmetrical. Unusually, this shiraki features a white cotton background, and the latticework has been woven with wool. The lattice design showcases a grid of diagonally arranged colorful, pretty flowers. It is also interesting to note that the grid of flowers from the main field is replicated in the border, which is uncommon since traditionally the border and the field were different. All the dyes used in this kilim are natural. In mint condition Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool Size: 195×155 cms Origin: Arab tribe of Southern Iran Date of weaving: 1950s