Maffrash Karabag Caucasus. Circa 1900. 116 X 56 X 47 Cm

Extraordinary Maffrash Karabag from the Caucasus. Maffrashes are the largest carrying bags used by the nomadic populations of Persia and the Caucasus. Once the camp was set up, they served as a pram. I said extraordinary, here are 3 reasons. The shades, ultra bright and tangy. It's a festival of colors. Also, the presence of some is totally unexpected on such objects. The technique, the one used here is flat weaving, commonly called kilim. I would say that less than 5% of Maffrashes are made using this technique. Most often, it is the Sumak technique or objects embroidered using a second weft thread. Weaving. This one is extremely fine and above all of a striking regularity. Just considering this aspect, one easily believes oneself on a much older weaving, Mid 19th century or earlier. One could of course have spoken of the originality of the object! We have in our collection more than a hundred Maffrash, complete or in the form of Fragments. We are in the process of creating a catalog on the subject. In the meantime, do not hesitate to ask us for the photos. Now, I will answer the following question: What to do with such an object in our respective interiors? The idea is to build a light wooden structure that we introduce inside and which allows to give volume to the object. Thus, we easily obtain a magnificent coffee table or a sort of seat for 2 people. Placed on the bottom in horizontal bands, you will obtain an open-air storage chest. Wool on wool Circa 1900 Perfect condition Dim: 116 x 57 x 46 cm Laurent Beauty of Kilims