How were these panels used originally?

Nomadic and urban households utilised these textiles as decorative wall hangings, dowry furnishings, and ceremonial covers for important life events. Certain specialised pieces functioned as prayer panels or decorative horse and saddle covers.

How should I hang a textile?

Mounting requires careful distribution of weight to avoid placing stress on the historic fabric and delicate silk embroidery threads. Professional conservation framing or specialised sleeve mounting helps protect the textile from damage over time.

How do I identify different regional styles?

Regional attribution relies on examining the specific motif arrangements, colour palettes, and embroidery structures characteristic of towns like Bokhara or Nurata. Tribal groups such as the Lakai also employed distinct geometric layouts that separate their work from urban outputs.