What is a tribal sofreh used for?

Nomadic families utilised a sofreh as a cloth for rolling bread dough and serving communal meals on the ground. These flat-woven textiles protected food from dirt inside felt tents. Today, collectors often display smaller examples as wall hangings or table runners to highlight their geometric patterns.

How do I identify a Turkmen torba?

A torba is a small rectangular storage bag face characterised by repeating tribal medallions known as guls. They were traditionally hung against the interior lattice walls of a yurt. Examining the specific design of the guls and the surrounding border motifs helps distinguish pieces made by Tekke, Yomut, or Ersari weavers.

Can I hang these textiles on a wall?

Many smaller pieces, such as torba faces and saddle-bag fronts, lend themselves well to wall mounting. Their durable wool construction and compact dimensions suit vertical display. Using a professional sleeve or non-invasive mounting method protects the structure of the vintage textile over time.

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These pieces known as dark red tribal textile examples bring rich wool work and striking regional motifs straight from nineteenth- and early twentieth-century nomadic weavers into modern rooms.