Antique Persian Kilims
      From the collection of Marla Mallett
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.  You may wish to take a look at More Early Kilims for a discussion of restoration and conservation issues, or read Criteria For Selecting Tribal Textiles.


Qashqai Kilim
South Persia. Late 19th century
Wool.  4'6"x 9'4"
Slit tapestry; complimentary weft weave
W-9035


Senneh Kilim
West Persia. Circa 1900
Wool.  51"x 77"
Slit tapestry
W-8413


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


Verneh
Northwest Persia. 19th century
Wool.  6' x 8'
Brocaded
W-8326


Afshar Kilim
South Persia. 1910-1920
Wool.  5'1½"x 8'2"
Dovetailed tapestry
W-8284


Senneh Kilim
West Persia. 1900-1920
Wool.  44½"x 76"
Slit tapestry
W-8282


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


Kurdish Kilim
Western Persia. Circa 1900
Wool.  4'10"x 7'6"
Slit tapestry
W-8395


Qashqai Kilim
South Persia. Late 19th century
Wool.  5'1"x 8'4"
Slit tapestry
W-9036
 
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