Flat-woven Balisht Face
N°
04114
Period
Circa 1890
Origin
Darreh Gaz area, Northeast Persia
Status
Available
Size
66 cm x 352'2" x 1'1"
Kurdish weavers in Khorasan created this fine balisht face using the slit tapestry technique. Shah Abbas relocated these artisans to the region in the 16th century. The piece showcases high-quality, lustrous wool, with cotton ivories and magenta silk details. Darreh Gaz, nestled north of the Hezar Masjid mountains, boasts rich pastures fed by numerous rivers. This environment nurtures sheep producing lanolin-rich wool. The Afshar tribes introduced the Moghanli breed, known for its superior fleece, from Azerbaijan. The central design features a stylized elibelinde motif, common in Turkish kilims. This element hints at the tribe’s Anatolian origins.