Kamoo is a village located in the Isfahan province in central of Iran capital,by Isfahan city itself adjacent to the major cities of
Kashan and Goolpaygan.The well known Kamoo village and many others spread out over awe inspiring
geography,which has been famous by their artists,mothers & daughters who
inhabit.These people been woven the most breath taking & magnificent flat
woven textiles in square sizes for different utilitarian purposes that feature
an inexhaustible repertoire of abstract designs in an array of color and
geometry that rival works by its imaginations directly linked with their nomad life style.
The different square sizes denote whether the textile will be used
to make bread on smaller sizes,to serve meals on larger sizes or used
to wrap bread in,to keep it fresh and secure from pests.The simple explanation
with us,but with in reaches taste of their folkloric culture
These textiles are named,Sofreh,In Persian,this word mean do get gathering meals round a table or on ground to have the meal.In honor of
this extraordinary ancestral tribal art,form that has captivated the imagination
of collectors and homemakers alike,I honor to named my web pages to this graceful art by these simple people with such a fantastic &
wonderful art style.So welcome to Kamoo Gallery & hope you enjoy.
