Maffrash Shahsaven. Persian. Circa 1880. 131 X 102 Cm

The perfect piece! I heard this exclamation many times when I lived in Turkey for 10 years. Pronounced by amateurs and other collectors. At that time, the meaning escaped me. In fact, it is a piece that ticks all the boxes. Due to its antiquity and rarity, certainly. We add a condition close to the miracle, a rather compact ideal format. A refined technique of embroidery executed by master hands. Bright and deep plant shades that seduce instantly. Stunning indigo blues. A piece referenced in the best specialized works. I may be forgetting some but from then on we know perfectly well that we have here a true little work of art which contains in itself all the know-how of the nomadic populations of Persia and the Caucasus. The Maffrash are the largest carrying bags used in the past in these regions. Theyl were also occasionally used as a pram. An everyday object, in short, made with the greatest care. This one comes from Persia and is attributed to the Shahsaven. Woven and embroidered wool on wool. Vegetable dyes. Circa 1880 or earlier. Perfect condition. 131 x 102 cm. If you are interested in this type of piece, ask us for photos as we have several dozen! LaurentBeauty of Kilims