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Antique South Caucasian or Shahsavan Complete Mafrash Storage Bag, Circa 1890.
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Antique South Caucasian or Shahsavan Complete Mafrash Storage Bag, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 3ft 6in x 1ft 9in (106 x 53cm) side panel size.

A complete south Caucasian or Shahsavan mafrash storage bag with striped base.

Circa 1890.

An excellent example of a mafrash storage bag, used for transporting goods during the migration and for storage within the tribal tent. This example is in plain slit tapestry weave, with a bold and simple design. The base is in striped plain weave.

Excellent condition with slight wear and all natural dyes.

Stock Number: C-01.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Shahsavan Mafrash Bag to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176863
Dealers Internal Reference
C-01
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Description
Size: 3ft 6in x 1ft 9in (106 x 53cm) side panel size.

A complete south Caucasian or Shahsavan mafrash storage bag with striped base.

Circa 1890.

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An excellent example of a mafrash storage bag, used for transporting goods during the migration and for storage within the tribal tent.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This example is in plain slit tapestry weave, with a bold and simple design. The base is in striped plain weave.

Excellent condition with slight wear and all natural dyes.

Stock Number: C-01.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Shahsavan Mafrash Bag to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176863
Dealers Internal Ref
C-01
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An antique hand-woven rectangular Caucasian mafrash storage bag decorated with red, blue, cream, and yellow geometric soumak patterns.
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Archive I An antique hand-woven rectangular Caucasian mafrash storage bag decorated with red, blue, cream, and yellow geometric soumak patterns.

Antique South Caucasian or Shahsavan Complete Mafrash Storage Bag, Circa 1890.

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An antique hand-woven rectangular Caucasian mafrash storage bag decorated with red, blue, cream, and yellow geometric soumak patterns.
ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN OR SHAHSAVAN COMPLETE MAFRASH STORAGE BAG, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1176863
An antique hand-woven rectangular Caucasian mafrash storage bag decorated with red, blue, cream, and yellow geometric soumak patterns.
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  • ObjectStorage Bags
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Navy Blue
  • MotifsGeometric diamonds, soumak weave, stepped medallions, tribal borders
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This 1890 South Caucasian or Shahsavan complete mafrash storage bag is a rectangular tribal piece originating from the late 19th century. Made of wool with all natural dyes, it displays a combination of red, navy blue, cream, and yellow colour tones. The textile incorporates geometric diamonds, stepped medallions, a soumak weave, tribal borders, and a striped base with slight wear visible on the fabric. It measures 106 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Today, this storage bag functions well in a home as a decorative textile placement by a fireplace hearth or as an authentic storage accessory in a living space. The piece brings traditional Caucasian tribal style and historic craftsmanship into modern interiors.

FAQs

A mafrash is a three-dimensional woven textile container traditionally crafted by nomadic tribes in the South Caucasus to store and transport bedding, clothing, and household goods during migration.

These bags are constructed from hand-spun wool, frequently utilizing soumak or extra-weft wrapping techniques along with flatweave kilim construction to create structural panels with geometric designs.

Authentic period examples feature natural plant-based dyes, hand-spun wool yarn, edge-stitching joining separate woven panels, and traditional tribal motifs rather than modern synthetic dyes or uniform machine production.

A complete mafrash can be filled and displayed on the floor as an accent ottoman, placed at the hearth, or used as a textured storage box on a low bench or large shelf.

Keep the woven textile away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, vacuum gently using a soft brush attachment on low power, and consult a specialist conservator for structural repairs or cleaning.
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