Vintage Kirghiz Felt
N°
00383
Period
Circa 1940
Origin
Central Asia, West Turkestan
Materials
Wool
Status
Available
Size
193 cm x 193 cm6'4" x 6'4"
Felts are among the first woollen structures made by mankind. Some of the earliest we know were found in the kurgans of Central Asia. This tradition continued until recently, although the older examples, like this one, are distinguished by almost a three-dimensional rendition of the pattern. Central felts are undoubtedly imbued with a primitive character which makes them look very modern.