Sweet Vintage Kurdish Bag Face From Northeast of Iran
£95.00
This sweet vintage Kurdish bag face from Northeast Iran offers a captivating glimpse into the rich textile traditions of the Kurdish tribes of Ghoochan. Woven with remarkable skill, the piece combines two traditional flatweaving techniques, including sections of Somak weave—a distinctive and textured method commonly used by Kurdish weavers to add strength and dimension.
The design features simple bands of colour, interspersed with raindrop and flower head motifs, evoking the symbolic language of nature often found in tribal art. These motifs are not only decorative but also deeply rooted in themes of fertility, growth, and protection.
Originally the face of a functional tribal bag, this textile now stands beautifully as a decorative fragment, ideal for framing, display, or use as a small accent piece in both modern and traditional interiors. The use of natural dyes and handspun wool further enhances its character, lending it a warm, organic feel and timeless appeal.
Origin: Ghoochan, Northeast Iran
Tribe: Kurdish
Weaving Techniques: Somak and plain flatweave
Motifs: Bands of colour, raindrop, and flower heads
Materials: Handspun wool, natural dyes
Use: Decorative textile, collector’s item, wall art or cushion front
Condition: Vintage, well-preserved
A rare example of dual-weave tribal textile artistry, this bag face reflects both utility and expressive design, making it a highly collectible piece of Kurdish weaving heritage.
Sweet Vintage Kurdish Bag Face From Northeast of Iran
This sweet vintage Kurdish bag face from Northeast Iran offers a captivating glimpse into the rich textile traditions of the Kurdish tribes of Ghoochan. Woven with remarkable skill, the piece combines two traditional flatweaving techniques, including sections of Somak weave—a distinctive and textured method commonly used by Kurdish weavers to add strength and dimension.
The design features simple bands of colour, interspersed with raindrop and flower head motifs, evoking the symbolic language of nature often found in tribal art. These motifs are not only decorative but also deeply rooted in themes of fertility, growth, and protection.
Originally the face of a functional tribal bag, this textile now stands beautifully as a decorative fragment, ideal for framing, display, or use as a small accent piece in both modern and traditional interiors. The use of natural dyes and handspun wool further enhances its character, lending it a warm, organic feel and timeless appeal.
Origin: Ghoochan, Northeast Iran
Tribe: Kurdish
Weaving Techniques: Somak and plain flatweave
Motifs: Bands of colour, raindrop, and flower heads
Materials: Handspun wool, natural dyes
Use: Decorative textile, collector’s item, wall art or cushion front
Condition: Vintage, well-preserved
A rare example of dual-weave tribal textile artistry, this bag face reflects both utility and expressive design, making it a highly collectible piece of Kurdish weaving heritage.
£95.00
COMPOSITION | CALIBRE | CONDITION |
---|---|---|
Wool: 15 | Rarity: 15 | Restoration: 19 |
Weave: 15 | Antique Value: 14 | Wear: 19 |
Dye: 14 | Design: 14 | Tinting: 20 |
total composition: 49 | total calibre: 49 | total condition: 47 |
Total 3c Value: 145 |
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