Antique Persian Kilims

     From the collection of Marla Mallett: Textiles
Colorful and dramatic kilims (kelims) were produced by both villagers and tribal nomads in Persia. Slit tapestry predominated among Azerbaijani, Shahsevan and Qashqa'i weavers, while some Kurds and others in western Persia used interlocked tapestry. These all typically have clear coloring and bold patterns. Senneh kilims were finely woven in slit tapestry with delicate patterning formed by eccentric wefts.  Afshar and Baluch weavers produced intricate, durable rugs in weft-substitution techniques.  Click on inventory numbers below to see photos of complete pieces.  Check out our Tribal Textiles and HOME pages for other gallery offerings.

 


Shahsevan Kilim
Circa 1900
Hastari area, Northwest Persia
Wool.  6'11"x 13'11"
Slit tapestry
W-3711


Kurdish Kilim

Sauj Baluq area of West Persia
Early 20th century
Wool. 4'4" x 11'2"
Interlocked tapestry
W-2333


Shahsevan Sharabian Kilim
Northwest Persia
Early to mid-20th century
Wool.  6'9"x 11'8"
Slit tapestry
W-7464


Baktiari Mafrash Kilim
Northwest Persia
Late 19th century
Wool.  47"x 65"
Dovetailed tapestry and soumak
W-7442


Afshar Rug
South Persia.  19th century
Wool.  3'9"x 6'6"
Weft-substitution weave
W-1535


Mafrash Kilim Panel
Northwest Persia. Late 19th century
Wool.  3'1"x 3'11"
Slit tapestry 
W-2359


Senneh Kilim
West Persia. Late 19th century
Wool.  4'4"x 6'9"
Slit tapestry
W-7367


Baktiari Kilim
West Persia.  Late 19th century
Wool.  6'3"x 9'5"
Dovetailed tapestry
W-7447


Shahsevan Kilim
Northwest Persia. Mid 19th century
Wool.  5'2"x 11'6"
Slit tapestry
W-7365


Shahsevan Mafrash Kilim Panel
Northwest Persia. 19th century
Wool. 3'6"x 6'
Slit tapestry and soumak
W-7484


Baktiari Kilim
Western Persia. Mid 20th century
Wool.  4'7"x 7'9"
Dovetailed tapestry and weft-
substitution weave
W-7379

Mafrash Kilim Panel
Persia.  19th century
Wool, with white cotton  
3'2"x 4'7"
Slit tapestry and soumak
W-1539


Shahsevan Kilim
Northwest Persia. Late 19th century
Wool, with cotton warp
3'7"x 7'3"
Slit tapestry and weft substitution
W-944


Bijar Mafrash Kilim Panel
NW Persia. Circa 1910-1920
Wool.  39½"x 59"
Slit tapestry
W-7457CD


Afshar Kilim
South Persia. Early 20th century
Wool and cotton. 4'10"x 6'10"
Interlocked tapestry and 
   weft-substitution weave
W-2339


Veramin Kilim
Persia.  Early 20th century
Wool.  6'2"x 12'
Slit tapestry
W-2769


Mafrash Panel Kilim
Northwest Persia.  Circa 1900
Wool.  36½"x 52"
Slit tapestry
W-2358


Qashqai Kilim
South Persia. Late 19th century
Wool.  5'3"x 7'10"
Slit tapestry and complimentary-
weft weave
W-7395


Senneh Kilim
Western Persia
Late 19th century
Wool.  38½"x 48"
Slit-weave tapestry
W-2781


Baluch Kilim Fragment
Persia. Early 20th century
Wool.  30"x 50"
Weft-substitution weave
W-7425


Qashqai Kilim
South Persia. Circa 1850
Wool and cotton. 5'8"x 10'2"
Slit tapestry
W-7364

 
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