Siirt blanket - wall hanging
MOSQUE
MOSQUE
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This Siirt blanket features a Mosque and is one of the oldest blankets in our stock. We estimate that it is about 70 years old. Thus it does show some signs of usage, adding to its truly unique character. It was hand-woven in Eastern Turkey.
MATERIALS
For the weft, finest mohair wool of the local Angora goat was mixed with sheep wool. We estimate a percentage of 50% mohair and 50% sheep wool. The warp is made of cotton.
COLOURS
Reddish brown, dark brown, and natural white. All colours are natural.
MEASUREMENTS
89 x 125 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.