Kamoo village is almost in central Iran, close to Karkas mountain chain that is situated 60 km south of Kashan historical city, where the Three Wise Men originated.
Kamoo with cool temperate and mountainous climate is located close to one of the hottest places on the world means Dasht-e Kavir.
Kamoo also is well-known for its spectacular farms of Rosa damascena, premium rosewater and distinctive kind of traditional Persian flat weaves named Kamoo Sofreh.
The Kamoo Sofreh is a square shaped type of Persian kilim that often spread on the ground, on which to place bread and food, which is considered sacred. The Sofreh is symbolically used as a clean surface where it is possible to eat without contaminating the food/meal.
Weaver artisans of Kamoo, mothers and daughters used to create breathtaking, magnificent Sofrehs that feature an inexhaustible repertoire of abstract designs in an array of color and geometry to represent their expressions and unbeatable nomad lifestyle.
The salient features of these works include originality, unity, harmony and repetition, encompassing a wide range of vivid colors.
- The Kamoo Sofreh is a square shaped type of Persian kilim that often spread on the ground, on which to place bread and food, which is considered sacred...
The center of each Sofreh is different depending on the weaver’s mood. Some lack a central motif while others have several images with different design concepts. There are sharp and triangular motifs in the margins of most carpets. Depending on the observer, it approaches the center or the outside. This harmony or contrast with the center is also applied to the margins.
The result of all these efforts is a magnificent and exclusive work with unique character and spirit.
Boustani Glorious Handicrafts proudly has refreshed these masterpieces according to the contemporary, worldwide aesthetic principals to share this valuable heritage with all the enthusiasts…
