26. A sweet old Uzbek 'mafrash' or small tent bag
26. Provenance: Uzbek ‘mafraj’ or small tent bag, Uzbekistan or Afghanistan ref: Parsons, p48,
Size: 88 x 47cm
Age: Circa 1930
Condition: Good. No issues.
Notes: Natural colours (at least, in the majority). Floppy weave typical of Uzbeks, but charming archaic, tribal designs - the cross has been used in weaving long before the advent of Christianity. Materials: Hand-spun wool pile on wool warps/wefts.
Price: $150
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