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Antique South Caucasian Complete Mafrash Storage Bag, Circa 1920.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Antique South Caucasian Complete Mafrash Storage Bag, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 3ft 3in x 2ft 0in (100 x 60cm) side panel size.

A complete south Caucasian mafrash storage bag with striped base.

Circa 1920.

A good example of a mafrash storage bag, used for transporting goods during the migration and for storage within the tribal tent. This example is in soumak, with a traditional design. The base is in striped plain weave.

Excellent condition with slight wear.

Stock Number: C-02.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Mafrash Storage Bag to the 1920s.

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SA1177355
Dealers Internal Reference
C-02
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Description
Size: 3ft 3in x 2ft 0in (100 x 60cm) side panel size.

A complete south Caucasian mafrash storage bag with striped base.

Circa 1920.

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A good 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 soumak, with a traditional design. The base is in striped plain weave.

Excellent condition with slight wear.

Stock Number: C-02.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Mafrash Storage Bag to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177355
Dealers Internal Ref
C-02
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2008

Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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An antique South Caucasian mafrash storage bag featuring vibrant terracotta, navy blue, and cream geometric diamond patterns flat-woven in wool.
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Archive I An antique South Caucasian mafrash storage bag featuring vibrant terracotta, navy blue, and cream geometric diamond patterns flat-woven in wool.

ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN COMPLETE MAFRASH STORAGE BAG, CIRCA 1920.

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An antique South Caucasian mafrash storage bag featuring vibrant terracotta, navy blue, and cream geometric diamond patterns flat-woven in wool.
ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN COMPLETE MAFRASH STORAGE BAG, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1177355
An antique South Caucasian mafrash storage bag featuring vibrant terracotta, navy blue, and cream geometric diamond patterns flat-woven in wool.
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A mafrash is a box-shaped woven cargo bag traditionally crafted by nomadic weavers in the Caucasus region to store and transport bedding, clothing, and household items during seasonal migrations.

These storage bags are woven primarily from hand-spun wool dyed with natural plant extracts, utilizing flatweave kilim or soumak techniques to create structured, durable panels stitched together.

Authentic period examples feature hand-spun wool yarn irregularities, natural dye abrash colour variations, characteristic geometric diamond medallions, and hand-stitched side panel construction.

A complete mafrash can be stuffed to serve as an upholstered ottoman, placed at the foot of a bed, positioned inside a fireplace alcove, or displayed as a structured textile sculpture.

Vacuum gently using a brush-free suction nozzle, keep out of direct sunlight to protect natural vegetable dyes, and consult a specialist textile conservator for professional cleaning.
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