Napramach

A Napramach is an ancient suitcase and chest invented by tribal nomads in Central Asia. Napramachs were produced in both pile and non-pile weaving.

Napramach from the Collection of Reinhard Blanck and Stefan Dobadka.
Napramach from the Collection of Reinhard Blanck and Stefan Dobadka.
Napramach from the Collection of Reinhard Blanck and Stefan Dobadka.
Napramach from the Collection of Reinhard Blanck and Stefan Dobadka.
A complete Napramach from the Collection of Reinhard Blanck and Stefan Dobadka . The front and the two sides are knotted, the back and the bottom are made of simple but strong woven cloth.
Napramach

Read more about Napramachs in the article The napramach – an ancient suitcase and chest by Elmira Gyul.


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