What is a sofreh used for?

Nomadic families laid a sofreh upon the ground to serve as a clean surface for rolling dough, baking bread, and sharing communal meals. They functioned as essential household items rather than decorative floor coverings. Once the meal concluded, the cloth was folded or hung away, protecting the stored flour and bread from dust in the tent environment.

How do I identify a Qashqai flatweave?

Qashqai flatweaves usually originate from the Fars province and exhibit characteristic geometric medallions, animal motifs, and rich dark blue or terracotta tones. The handling of the wool reveals a dense, resilient structure. Tribal weavers often incorporated asymmetric details and characteristic slit-tapestry techniques that distinguish these southwestern pieces from northern or eastern Persian weaving.

Can these flatweaves be used on floors?

Many of these textiles function well as light floor rugs or runners in low-traffic areas of the home. Their flat construction means they lack a traditional pile, sitting close to the ground. For fragile or older utility pieces like delicate grain sacks, hanging them on a wall or displaying them as a table spread protects the vintage fabric from abrasive foot traffic.

What is the difference between a kilim and a soumak?

A kilim is constructed using flat slit-tapestry weaving where the weft threads are pulled tight to cover the vertical warps completely. This creates a smooth, reversible surface with sharp geometric pattern lines. Soumak involves wrapping coloured weft threads around the warps in a continuous motion, leaving floating threads on the reverse side. This technique produces a heavier, more rigid textile with distinct raised surface textures.

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Vintage Persia flatweave textiles are nomadic tribal flatweaves made for daily utility, offering buyers rich geometry and enduring natural dyes.

Antique Bread Sofreh, Kamo, Central Persia.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Bread Sofreh, Kamo, Central Persia.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£1,250

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Old Senneh Kilim Runner, Linked Medallion Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Old Senneh Kilim Runner, Linked Medallion Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,500

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Antique Afshar Dining or Bread Sofreh Rug Wall Hanging Display. (Bread & Eating Cloth).afshar Tribes of Kerman.south Persia

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afshar Dining or Bread Sofreh Rug Wall Hanging Display. (Bread & Eating Cloth).afshar Tribes of Kerman.south Persia

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£250

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Antique 'Ru Korssi', Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-eastern Persia / North-western Afghanistan.

19th century

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Antique 'Ru Korssi', Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-eastern Persia / North-western Afghanistan.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£1,150

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Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£1,250

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19th century

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Antique Sofreh (Dining Kilim). Lor Tribes,luristan,west Persia. 2nd Half 19th Century.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£185

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Antique Kurdish Senneh/bijar Kilim. West Persia. 234cm X 150cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kurdish Senneh/bijar Kilim. West Persia. 234cm X 150cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£285

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Saddle Bag 2.70m X 0.65m

From Rug Addiction

£550

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Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£1,500

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Antique Kurdish Tasheh Tacheh Rug (Wheat Sack). Bakhtiari Lor Tribes,char Mahal Valley.west Persia.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kurdish Tasheh Tacheh Rug (Wheat Sack). Bakhtiari Lor Tribes,char Mahal Valley.west Persia.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£395

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Nomadic weavers occasionally included stray goat hairs and whimsical animal figures within utilitarian grain sacks, leaving personal signatures in everyday domestic gear.

Antique Dining Sofreh, Djhan Beghi Tribe, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Dining Sofreh, Djhan Beghi Tribe, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£1,150

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Antique Soumak, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Soumak, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£5,500

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Antique 'Tacheh' (Wheat-sack), Luri - Bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

1900 - 1920

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Antique 'Tacheh' (Wheat-sack), Luri - Bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£850

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Rare Antique Moj Mowj Jajim Flat Weave Textile Wall Hanging Floor Spread Rug. Bakhtiari Tribes of the Char Mahal,west Persia. 205cm X 179cm.

1900 - 1920

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Rare Antique Moj Mowj Jajim Flat Weave Textile Wall Hanging Floor Spread Rug. Bakhtiari Tribes of the Char Mahal,west Persia. 205cm X 179cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£450

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Vintage Persia Flatweave

Antique Bread Sofreh, Kamo, Central Persia.

Old Senneh Kilim Runner, Linked Medallion Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

Antique Afshar Dining or Bread Sofreh Rug Wall Hanging Display. (Bread & Eating Cloth).afshar Tribes of Kerman.south Persia

Antique 'Ru Korssi', Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-eastern Persia / North-western Afghanistan.

Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

Antique Sofreh (Dining Kilim). Lor Tribes,luristan,west Persia. 2nd Half 19th Century.

Antique Kurdish Senneh/bijar Kilim. West Persia. 234cm X 150cm.

Antique Saddle Bag 2.70m X 0.65m

Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

Antique Kurdish Tasheh Tacheh Rug (Wheat Sack). Bakhtiari Lor Tribes,char Mahal Valley.west Persia.

Antique Dining Sofreh, Djhan Beghi Tribe, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

Antique Soumak, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.

Antique 'Tacheh' (Wheat-sack), Luri - Bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

Rare Antique Moj Mowj Jajim Flat Weave Textile Wall Hanging Floor Spread Rug. Bakhtiari Tribes of the Char Mahal,west Persia. 205cm X 179cm.

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