Poshti (furniture)

Poshti (Persian: پشتی‎) is a backrest cushion upholstered with rug fragments. It is a traditional piece of furniture and part of the Iranian culture. Similar in appearance to a pillow but sturdier in material, poshti can have a square or rectangular shape. It is most commonly a one-piece item placed against the wall, but can come in two identical pieces as well, with one item placed on the floor as a mattress.

A korsi with a poshti against the wall in the background

In traditional family gatherings such as Yalda, a set of poshtis were placed around a korsi and everyone would sit on the floor leaning against a poshti[1][2]. Poshti is still sometimes used alongside modern furniture in Iran, however with changing lifestyles, it is becoming a decorative piece[3].

See also

References
  1. "Korsi: pleasant warmth for family gathering". Tehran Times. 24 April 2020.
  2. "Give Iranian taste to your home". Tehran Times. 24 April 2020.
  3. "How To Add The Sophisticated Touch Of Persian Décor To Your Home?". 24 April 2020.



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