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Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-tribe, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North West Afghanistan.
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Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-tribe, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North West Afghanistan.

19th century
Description

This rare and beautiful dining sofreh is unusual for its small, narrow size. They are more usually around 91cm wide, whereas this one is only 43cm, so my guess is that it was specially made for a young child - possibly for the son of the tribal chief? He too, was an important person within the tribe, being the successor to his father.

Woven by a Timuri - Sangtschuli tribal weaver circa 1880-1900, the sofreh is in complete condition with the central part woven in soumak technique. The selvedges are strongly bound in goat-hair.

Dining sofrehs were used in the tents to place food, bread and tea on while the nomads would sit around the sofreh cross-legged and eat.

Sofrehs of this age and type now are rare and this is a very fine example of late 19th century work. These sofrehs look particularly good draped over a chest for maximum impact.

Size: 1.45 x 0.43m (4' 9" x 1' 5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA1088202
Dealers Internal Reference
BM1969
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Description
This rare and beautiful dining sofreh is unusual for its small, narrow size. They are more usually around 91cm wide, whereas this one is only 43cm, so my guess is that it was specially made for a young child - possibly for the son of the tribal chief? He too, was an important person within the tribe, being the successor to his father.
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Woven by a Timuri - Sangtschuli tribal weaver circa 1880-1900, the sofreh is in complete condition with the central part woven in soumak technique.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The selvedges are strongly bound in goat-hair.

fig 1. Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-Tribe, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North West Afghanistan.
fig 1. Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-tribe, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North West Afghanistan.

Dining sofrehs were used in the tents to place food, bread and tea on while the nomads would sit around the sofreh cross-legged and eat.

Sofrehs of this age and type now are rare and this is a very fine example of late 19th century work. These sofrehs look particularly good draped over a chest for maximum impact.

Size: 1.45 x 0.43m (4' 9" x 1' 5").

Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088202
Dealers Internal Ref
BM1969
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Archive I Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-Tribe, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North West Afghanistan.

Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-tribe, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North West Afghanistan.

Archive II Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-Tribe, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North West Afghanistan. View II
Archive III Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-Tribe, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North West Afghanistan. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-Tribe, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North West Afghanistan.
Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-Tribe, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North West Afghanistan.
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Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-Tribe, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North West Afghanistan.
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