What is a flatwoven cushion cover?

A flatwoven cushion cover is a decorative textile casing made by adapting antique nomadic bags, saddle bags, and rug fragments into home furnishings. These pieces utilise historical flatweave techniques like kilim and soumak rather than knotted pile.

How do I care for antique wool cushions?

Protect the antique wool and natural dyes by keeping them out of direct sunlight and using gentle vacuuming methods without a rotating brush. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended for historic textiles to preserve the integrity of the hand-spun fibres.

How are tribal regions identified?

Tribal origins are determined by specific geometric motifs, colour palettes, and weaving structures characteristic of groups like the Shahsavan, Yomut, or Qashqa'i. Structural details such as soumak wrapping or banded weft work point directly to particular nineteenth-century nomadic traditions.

Are these covers made from old textiles?

These items are constructed from authentic nineteenth and early twentieth-century tribal artefacts, including saddle bags and storage pouches. The original flatweave panels are carefully repurposed into cushions while retaining their historic character and handmade materials.