Two Bhaktiari-Schushtar Kelims

Size:

136 x 365 cm ( mijan farsch)

95 x 365 cm (kenareh)

Region:

SW-Persia

Material:

Wool, Cotton, Camel wool

Condition:

Very good

Description:

Early 20th century

These kelims were lying on the floor, food was served on them.

Often there were four pieces:

A long middle kelim ( mijan farsch), on each long side a narrow piece (kenareh) of the same length, but narrower.

In front the mainkelim (kalleghi), which length equaled the width of the three other pieces together