Afshar Lowzi Goat's hair warp Persian Kilim Rug
A viewing is a request, not a booking: we write back within 24 hours to confirm a time, in open hours or out of them. No account needed.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Handwoven by Qashqai nomads of southwestern Persia, this kilim features a foundation made from durable goat wool, a traditional material prized for its strength and resilience.
Qashqai nomadic rugs are unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of art, handwoven through a blend of improvisation and reference to rich folk iconography. Woven on horizontal looms, Qashqai kilims are crafted using sustainably sourced, locally handspun wool and natural dyes. Often abstracting an aerial view of the weaver’s nomadic life, these rugs feature stylized depictions of animals, people, plants, and pastoral scenes.
The weaving techniques of the Qashqai and, more broadly, the textile traditions of the Fars region are recognized by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
Kilims are a distinctive type of rug typically made using interweaving rather than knotting, resulting in a flat-woven surface rather than a pile. Qashqai kilims showcase some of the most original and striking designs in Persian weaving, often featuring bold color fields, geometric patterns, and motifs drawn from nature. With their minimal yet expressive design, they complement a wide range of interiors.
SPECIFICATIONS
How it sits in your room.
283 × 182 CM (9'3" × 6'), DRAWN TO SCALE WITH TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE SIZES.
A 3-seater sofa along the long side with its front legs on the rug and 32 cm of rug past each arm, a coffee table on the rug. It is not deep enough for armchairs opposite as well.
The chairs sit on the rug at the table, but with 51 cm of rug beyond the table their back legs catch the edge when pulled out. 60 cm is the comfortable margin.
Under the lower part of a king bed with 50 cm of rug showing on each side, so your feet land on it either side of the bed.
Measure the room, or just the area the rug should cover, and we will draw this rug in it to scale.
