This mafrash side panel has the
long, narrow design format common among Qarabagh side panels.
The borders feature the abdul
burum motif on a palette of white cotton.
The abdul burun constructs are
flanked by ‘crab’ motifs (star-like figures connected by ‘arms’) on a yellow ground.
These stripes balance the
composition and provide a certain visual unity.
The piece has the sturdy, tight
handle associated with the 2/1 weave.
The primary field design is
clearly related to the classic Anatolian eli belinde (‘hands at the waist’ or ‘arms akimbo’)
and are here displayed in alternating shades of red, green and indigo.
The design principle utilized
in the field is one of having a whole motif alternating with opposed halved motifs in an
endless repeat.
The colors are from natural dye sources.
Condition: Excellent. There are
two small (3 cm and 4 cm), good quality repairs in the bottom
corners.
Price:
$1500
Literature:
Wertime, John, Sumak Bags of Northwest Persia and Transcaucasia, plate
# 109 at p. 179. (Qarabagh bedding bag end panel with border
design similar to this field design)
Azadi, Siawosch and
Andrews, Peter, Mafrash, pages 112 – 113. (Shahsavan mafrash with
abdul burun motif with similar secondary figures)
