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Hakkari-Qashuran Wedding Kilim

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This and the other Qashuran kilim are key type in the kilim grouping of this collection. Old, plant-dyed Van-Hakkari area kilims are now extremely rare.

The use of gold metallic thread, signifies that this was a marriage rug. Use of metallic thread is custom for marriage rugs in this area. Unfortunately, over time the gold loses its luster and is only noticeable upon close examination.

A complex banded design with motifs that are traditional to this weaving group.

Antique and Antique Collecting

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A reflection and testimony of the glorious past, Antiques are undoubtedly rare. Perhaps that is why Antiques have been collected and preserved for over thousands of years as a souvenir and tribute to what has been and gone. After all, those heard are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter!

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Type:Kilim

Country of origin:

Turkey

Region of origin:Van-Hakkari area

Artisan's heritage:

Qashuran(Kashuran)

Period made:Mid to Late 19th Century

Size:7'2"x5'1"

Shape:Rectangle

Assembly:Flat-woven tapestry, made in two panels on a narrow, nomadic loom, then joined together.

Technique:

Plain weave, accompanied by slit-weave.

Some use of gold thread.

Weft:Wool

Warp:The fringe is an unusually intricate finish. Braided into flat bands on both ends. Square plaits are tied in pairs with brick red yarn, ending in straight brushed, plump golden-pink tassels.

Brocade:Extensive supplemental weft brocading.

Design:

Three horixontal rows of large primary guls are interspersed by three rows of secondary guls. Between the primary and secondary gul rows are narrow bands of repeating minor motifs.

Dye:

Vegetal

Main color:Brick Red

Additional colors:

Dark Red
Blue(Medium and Midnight)
Dark Brown(Undyed)
Blue-Black
Deep Copper-Orange
Marigold Yellow-Orange
Ochre
Beige
Pink-Beige
Ivory

Quality:Superb

Features:

This kilim was woven as a special rug for a bride and groom.

This is a finely woven textile from tightly spun wool of excellent quality, with wefts tightly packed down. The excellent dye colors in this kilim have retained their freshness and beauty.

The plaiting and braiding of the warps add to this kilim's overall appeal.

Examples of this design type can be found in the literature. The technical skill and artistry of this kilim is found ony in some old weavings from this group. Equal or superior to published examples.

Condition:Excellent

Defects:

Only normal deterioration off the gold metallic threads prevent this kilim from being classified as Mint.

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