It was listed by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Such mafrash were heavily used and thus often came apart, were discarded and new mafrash woven. This side panel is particularly attractive and rare as it incorporates the stylised 'peacock' or 'winged griffin' in three horizontal bands - two bands woven in madder-red and a single central band in indigo-blue.
Size: 1.05m x 0.61m (3' 5" x 2' 0").
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.
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Mafrash Panel, Shahsevan Nomads, Moghan Plain, Azerbaijan.
