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Antique Bread Sofreh, Kamo, Central Persia.
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Antique Bread Sofreh, Kamo, Central Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 November 2024 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Bread sofrehs, as the name implies, were used for kneading the dough before baking the flat bread (lavash).

This beautiful bread sofreh was made in the environs of Kamo in central Persia with natural undyed camel-hair, a myriad of symbols scattered throughout the field and beautifully brocaded skirts each end. To add to this, and rare to find, the sofreh has been dated in light-blue wool to 1317 in the Islamic calendar which translates to 1899 in the solar calendar.

This is a truly wonderful, early sofreh from Kamo and pieces like this are now incredibly scarce in Iran.

Size: 1.20m x 1.20m (4' 0" x 4' 0").

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Sofreh to the 1900s.

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SA1106765
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BM/SOF
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Description
Bread sofrehs, as the name implies, were used for kneading the dough before baking the flat bread (lavash).

This beautiful bread sofreh was made in the environs of Kamo in central Persia with natural undyed camel-hair, a myriad of symbols scattered throughout the field and beautifully brocaded skirts each end.

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To add to this, and rare to find, the sofreh has been dated in light-blue wool to 1317 in the Islamic calendar which translates to 1899 in the solar calendar.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

This is a truly wonderful, early sofreh from Kamo and pieces like this are now incredibly scarce in Iran.

Size: 1.20m x 1.20m (4' 0" x 4' 0").

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Sofreh to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106765
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SOF
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 An antique Persian sofreh featuring a brown field with geometric diamond motifs and patterned bands at the top and bottom edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Bread Sofreh, Kamo, Central Persia.

Archive II An antique Persian sofreh featuring a brown field with geometric diamond motifs and patterned bands at the top and bottom edges. View II
Archive III An antique Persian sofreh featuring a brown field with geometric diamond motifs and patterned bands at the top and bottom edges. View III
Archive IV An antique Persian sofreh featuring a brown field with geometric diamond motifs and patterned bands at the top and bottom edges. View IV
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Persian sofreh featuring a brown field with geometric diamond motifs and patterned bands at the top and bottom edges.
Antique Bread Sofreh, Kamo, Central Persia.
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An antique Persian sofreh featuring a brown field with geometric diamond motifs and patterned bands at the top and bottom edges.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGeometric diamonds, Striped borders, Cross motifs, Stylised tribal markers
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 120 cm (47 in)

FAQs

A sofreh is a traditional woven cloth used historically in Persian households for spreading on the floor or ground during meals, specifically for kneading, resting, and serving bread.

These pieces are typically hand-woven using natural hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft, often combining flatweave techniques with supplementary weft-wrapping or brocade detailing.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the quality of the hand-spun wool, natural organic dyes, characteristic tribal motifs, asymmetrical weaving irregularities, and overall age-related patina.

These flatweaves can be mounted as textile art on a wall, displayed over a large wooden table, or used as a distinctive decorative floor covering in a carefully curated space.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with mesh protection, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and avoiding excessive moisture or humidity.
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