Siirt blanket - wall hanging
CHESTNUT BRINDLE
CHESTNUT BRINDLE
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This large Siirt blanket reflects running water, a symbol of purity. It was hand-woven in Eastern Turkey and is about 70 years old. It was probably used as a blanket by Turkish families and thus shows signs of usage (see photos). This blanket has a fascinating glow and combines stunning colours - a very dark brown and a warm mid-brown. You can hang it on the wall, use it as a rug (with a rug pad) or use it for its original purpose as a blanket.
MATERIALS
For the weft, finest mohair wool of the local Angora goat was mixed with sheep wool. We estimate a percentage of 70% mohair and 30% sheep wool. The warp is made of cotton.
COLOURS
Very dark brown (depending on the light it sometimes looks black) and a warm mid-brown. The colours of this blanket were very difficult to photograph. The two pictures in which the blanket is lying on the floor show the colour most accurately.
MEASUREMENTS
138 x 192 cm
CARE INSTRUCTION
This blanket was professionally cleaned. It is machine washable at 30° Celsius. Do not spin. Dry flat.
THE STORY BEHIND
All our Siirt blankets were hand-crafted by Kurdish men in Eastern Turkey, where weaving with goat wool has a history dating back to 6500 BC. Today, only a few places still manufacture Siirt blankets. Most of our stock comes from private households and has already served local families. Every blanket tells its own story, adding and incomparable touch of history and cosmopolitan flair to our home.