Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Tribespeople would then sit around the sofreh cross-legged, and eat.

This stunning sofreh was made during the early 20th century in Kamo, and appears to have an 'eye' in the centre, symbolically for warding off evil spirits. I particularly love the protrusions pointing in to the 'eye' - wonderful artistic movement.
The crease in the centre is simply a fold mark which will be removed.
Size: 1.22m x 0.96m (4' 0" x 3' 2").
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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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