Siirt blanket - wall hanging
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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 50 years old. It was probably used as a blanket by Turkish families and thus shows signs of usage (see photos). Over time, the regular stripe pattern has shifted a little, which gives this piece a lot of character. 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
Brown and natural white.
MEASUREMENTS
110 x 173 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.