650.00 €
Vintage Qashqai Mafrash
This vintage Qashqai mafrash is a traditional nomadic storage bag, used during periods of settlement to store bedding such as duvets, blankets and pillows.
Woven by a skilled Qashqai tribal craftswoman using the intricate soumak technique, it stands out for its richly textured surface, sturdy construction and remarkable state of preservation. The exceptional leatherwork and vibrant colours make this a truly unique piece.
Beyond its artistic and decorative value, it offers a variety of uses. It can be transformed into an original coffee table or a practical storage chest by adding an internal wooden frame, or used as a pouf by filling it with cushions.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 106x49x44 cms
Origin: Qashqai tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1970s
The mafrash is a woven bag in the form of a box comprising two paralel long sides joined by a base and two shorter end panels. Once filled with bedding, the top is strapeped across to prevent the contents from falling out.
The mafrash is generally made in three parts. The two long sides and the bottom are woven in one piece. The two end panels are woven separately and then sewn to the larger central piece. Each is fastened by a stitched seam on three sides and afterwards bound with a rope-like overcasting. Some mafrash, like those woven by the Qashqai, are woven with top flaps which overlap each other when tied together.
The largest number of mafrash were woven by Shahsavan tribes. The Qashqai produced fewer and thus much rarer .
1 in stock
Additional information
| Weight | 8 kg |
|---|