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Antique Azerbaijan/ Shahsavan Cargo Bag or Mafrash, Bedding Bags, Soumak Kilim

Offered by: Eli Peer Oriental Rugs

Description
Azerbaijan cargo bag or Mafrash - bedding bags, the front, back and side panels woven in horizontal bands, the center of repeating blue, red and ivory hooked octagonal, within two geometric motif secondary borders. Mafrash have been made in the largest numbers by Shahsevan tribal people and other groups in NW Persia and across the border in Azerbaijan. Others were made in Georgia and Armenia. A majority are intricately woven soumak; others are slit-tapestry, sometimes with narrow contrasting soumak bands. Bags have been made by nomads for storage of bedding in their tents, and for use as cargo bags. They were normally made in pairs which could be balanced over the backs of camels on migration. In the marketplace, Mafrash were woven in three parts, and then assembled.

More Information

Origin:	Iran
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wool,Hand-Knotted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Persian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15803
Incollect Reference #:	774250

Dimensions

W.	20 in;	H.	36 in;
W.	50.8 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;

Shipping Information:

Shipping Method: Continental US, Standard Parcel (1-6 Days). Shipping costs are determined by the item's weight and its value for insurance purposes.

Message from Seller:

Discover the timeless beauty of antique handmade oriental rugs at Eli Peer Oriental Rugs. For inquiries, please contact us at 847-328-3281 or email peerantiquerugs@gmail.com.