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Shahsavan Kilim
Early 20th century kilim from the Shahsavan tribes, northwest Iran
This kilim is a beautiful example of the stripes woven by the women of the Shahsavan tribes.
The wool is dense and lustrous. The different shades of red, blue and brown are highlighted by the beige.
The confederation of Shahsavan tribes (or: friends of the Shah) is remarkable for the diversity of kilims woven by its members. In the 19th century, many Shahsavan tribes migrated from the Caucasus countries.
The wools used for kilims are thick, dense and luminous. The patterns are varied, but these tribes have woven some very beautiful stripes.
The colors used are deep, red, blue, green, beige...
Weaving : Women learned the art of kilim weaving from their mothers or grandmothers.
Kilims were woven by hand, using hand-spun wool, which they dyed as they went along.
Patterns and colors: Each region had its own way of spinning wool, its own patterns and its own palette of colors.
These antique kilims were intended for domestic use.
They were woven without drawing boards, which adds a real personal touch and makes them unique pieces.
Their beauty depends on the way the weaver has interpreted the motifs and combined the colors.
That's why we choose our kilims one by one, to select only the most beautiful.
Data sheet
- Colors :
- Vegetables dyes
- Area :
- Shasavan
- Country :
- Iran
- Kind of piece
- Collector's kilim
- Material :
- 100 % wool - Hand-spun wool
Every day: you can vacuum, but not at maximum power. Avoid vacuum cleaners with rotating brushes.
Liquid spills: mop up as much liquid as possible and rub gently with a damp cloth.
Grease stains: soak up as much grease as possible with paper towels or terre de Sommières.
Accidents involving animals: in this case, it's very important to act quickly, as animals release acids that will damage wool. Treat your kilim following the same advice as for spilled liquids.
For a more thorough cleaning: it may be that the stains have not been completely treated, or that over the years, despite regular maintenance, dust has settled in and a grey veil has set in. In such cases, it's time to turn to a professional.
That's why we offer a cleaning service, carried out by a company specialized in manual and wet carpet cleaning.
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