What is a mafrash panel?

A mafrash panel is one side of a large rectangular storage container woven by nomadic groups for domestic use. These panels are frequently salvaged from older bags and mounted as flat textiles or small kilims for display.

How were these bags used?

Nomadic tribes utilised these woven containers for transporting and storing household belongings, bedding, and provisions during seasonal migrations. Saddle bags carried gear on pack animals, while larger storage chests kept interiors organised.

How do I care for a flatweave textile?

Protect these textiles from direct sunlight to preserve the natural and vegetable dyes over time. Gentle surface vacuuming through a mesh screen helps remove dust without damaging the hand-spun wool fibres.

What distinguishes Shahsavan weaving?

Shahsavan pieces often feature precise soumak technique and distinct motifs such as stylised birds and dragons. Their work frequently originates from the Moghan region and north-west Persia.