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. |
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Shahsevan Kilim Circa 1900 Hastari area, Northwest Persia Wool. 6'11"x 13'11" Slit tapestry W-3711 |
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Kurdish Kilim Sauj Baluq area of West Persia Early 20th century Wool. 4'4" x 11'2" Interlocked tapestry W-2333 |
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Shahsevan Sharabian Kilim Northwest Persia Early to mid-20th century Wool. 6'9"x 11'8" Slit tapestry W-7464 |
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Baktiari Mafrash Kilim Northwest Persia Late 19th century Wool. 47"x 65" Dovetailed tapestry and soumak W-7442 |
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Afshar Rug South Persia. 19th century Wool. 3'9"x 6'6" Weft-substitution weave W-1535 |
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Mafrash Kilim Panel Northwest Persia. Late 19th century Wool. 3'1"x 3'11" Slit tapestry W-2359 |
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Senneh Kilim West Persia. Late 19th century Wool. 4'4"x 6'9" Slit tapestry W-7367 |
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Baktiari Kilim West Persia. Late 19th century Wool. 6'3"x 9'5" Dovetailed tapestry W-7447 |
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Shahsevan Kilim Northwest Persia. Mid 19th century Wool. 5'2"x 11'6" Slit tapestry W-7365 |
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Shahsevan Mafrash Kilim Panel Northwest Persia. 19th century Wool. 3'6"x 6' Slit tapestry and soumak W-7484 |
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Baktiari Kilim Western Persia. Mid 20th century Wool. 4'7"x 7'9" Dovetailed tapestry and weft- substitution weave W-7379 |
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Mafrash Kilim Panel Persia. 19th century Wool, with white cotton 3'2"x 4'7" Slit tapestry and soumak W-1539 |
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Shahsevan Kilim Northwest Persia. Late 19th century Wool, with cotton warp 3'7"x 7'3" Slit tapestry and weft substitution W-944 |
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Bijar Mafrash Kilim Panel NW Persia. Circa 1910-1920 Wool. 39½"x 59" Slit tapestry W-7457CD |
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Afshar Kilim South Persia. Early 20th century Wool and cotton. 4'10"x 6'10" Interlocked tapestry and weft-substitution weave W-2339 |
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Veramin Kilim Persia. Early 20th century Wool. 6'2"x 12' Slit tapestry W-2769 |
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Mafrash Panel Kilim Northwest Persia. Circa 1900 Wool. 36½"x 52" Slit tapestry W-2358 |
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Qashqai Kilim South Persia. Late 19th century Wool. 5'3"x 7'10" Slit tapestry and complimentary- weft weave W-7395 |
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Senneh Kilim Western Persia Late 19th century Wool. 38½"x 48" Slit-weave tapestry W-2781 |
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Baluch Kilim Fragment Persia. Early 20th century Wool. 30"x 50" Weft-substitution weave W-7425 |
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Qashqai Kilim South Persia. Circa 1850 Wool and cotton. 5'8"x 10'2" Slit tapestry W-7364 |
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