Maffrash Fragment Karabag - Caucasus. Circa 1850. 52 X 48 Cm

Maffrash Fragment Karabag - Caucasus. Circa 1850. 52 X 48 Cm-photo-3

Maffrash Fragment Karabag - Caucasus. Circa 1850. 52 X 48 Cm-photo-4

Maffrash Fragment Karabag - Caucasus. Circa 1850. 52 X 48 Cm-photo-1

Object description :

"Maffrash Fragment Karabag - Caucasus. Circa 1850. 52 X 48 Cm"

A small treasure and a witness to the art of ancient Caucasian weaving, a superb fragment of Maffrash Karabag made by the Shahsavan. The Maffrash are the largest carrying bags used in the past by the nomadic populations of Persia and the Caucasus. Technique: Sumak Wool on wool. Weaving of extreme finesse made possible by the use of hand-spun wool and remarkable dexterity. It is a small work of art, a real little painting! Vegetable shades, of an unheard-of freshness and purity. Depth and luminosity. Circa 1880 Perfect condition Dim: 52 x 48 cm Laurent Beauty of Kilims

Price: 140 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Wool
Length: 52 cm
Width: 48 cm

Reference: 1493277