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This tribal bag (mafrash) comes from the Kurds of Qouchan in Khorasan province in the north-east of Iran. It reflects many different motifs, techniques and colours. In this case, the bag was made in two parts and then joined. The sides of the bag have been opened. It sports spectacular...

Tribal bags represent some of the finest flatweaving in Iran. This large storage bag (juval) comes from the Kurdish tribal areas in North-East Iran. It is quite old and beautifully made and has an intact back of plain woven gelim. In all likelihood, this bag was used for storing feed...