Antique 'Moj', Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Price
£2,300
| $3,144 USD | €2,658 EUR
Item Ref
BM2176
Description
Illustrated in the 3rd edition of my book 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent' on page 186, this beautiful 'Moj' (meaning 'wave') is a distinctive flat-woven cover, also referred to as 'jajim'. They were used in the black tents as bed covers and for covering the storage bags stacked around the circumference of the tent as can be seen in one of the photos attached.Moj are woven in a technique referred to as balancedtwill-weave, made in two equal parts and then sewn together. The weaving process can be relatively quick, shared by two weavers and only taking several weeks to complete. Designs found in Moj consist of vertical stripes, concentric lozenges, chevrons and diagonal and rectangular lattices. The most exciting feature of the moj is the interplay of vegetable colours within the weave and it is this distinctive colour effect which gives this flat-weave its name.
This moj is a lovely small, square size whereas many are considerably larger in size.
Size: 1.83m x 1.70m (6' 0" x 5' 7").
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2176
Dimensions
Height = 183 cm (72")Width = 170 cm (67")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
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