Afshar Sofreh
early 20th century, 165 x 165 cm, South Persia, Sirjan
This square sofreh is woven in the single weft interlocking technique and thus a hard-wearing textile without slits. These kilims were required for making and storing flatbread. The field is decorated with an expressive lightning design of vertical bands composed of sharp horizontal spikes woven in six colours. At the centre, a small rectangle comprises a detail of the border design which consists of small white diamonds.
Condition
Good condition.
early 20th century, 165 x 165 cm, South Persia, Sirjan
This square sofreh is woven in the single weft interlocking technique and thus a hard-wearing textile without slits. These kilims were required for making and storing flatbread. The field is decorated with an expressive lightning design of vertical bands composed of sharp horizontal spikes woven in six colours. At the centre, a small rectangle comprises a detail of the border design which consists of small white diamonds.
Condition
Good condition.
