Qashqai Kilims

Qashqai Kilim Structure

Qashqai Kilim are made made using a slit tapestry technique. As Marla Mallett describes it Tapestry is a discontinuous weft weave. The Qashqai use the more common form which leaves a slit at the point where the shift in color is made. We generally just call this Kilim.

At each end there is usually a shift in technique and bands of complimentary weft weave are common. If anyone reading this can take some clear close-ups of a Qashqai Kilim end skirts I would be in your debt.

Examples:

Darrehshuri Qashqai Kilem

Darrehshuri Qashqai Kilem

Ghileem by the Darrehshuri taifeh of the Qashqa’i Confederation, Fars province, southwest Persia about 1900. 8ft.11in. x 5ft.3in. 2.72m. x 1.60m. The close proximity of the Boyer Ahmadi Lors to the Darrehshuri in northern Fars accounts for the former’s strong influence on this outstanding ghileem.


Qashqai Kilim 2nd half 19th c
Qashqai Kilim 2nd half 19th c

Origin: Southwest Persia, Fars Region 2nd half 19th c. Size: ca. 275 x 155 cm. In very good condition with the original sides and ends; glowing colors.


Qashqai Kilim 2nd half 19th c.
Qashqai Kilim 2nd half 19th c.

Size: ca. 248 x 142 cm. Small stains and scattered repairs. Both ends with minimal losses and damage, otherwise in very good condition.


Antique Qashqai Kilim late 19th c.

Antique Qashqai Kilim late 19th c.

Size: ca. 296 x 163 cm. In very good condition.


Qashqai Kilim late 19th c.
Qashqai Kilim late 19th c.

Size: ca. 305 x 159 cm. In good condition with the original ends and sides. Small areas of restoration and minimal damage at the top. Heavy abrash and a few stains.


Qashqai Kilim c 1900
Qashqai Kilim c 1900
Size: ca. 252 x156 cm. In good condition with the original sides and ends; some stains.