How were these bags used originally?

Nomadic families utilised chuvals inside tents to store clothing, bedding, and household possessions. The sturdy wool construction protected contents during transit and daily tribal life. Only the decorative front face is typically preserved today, often retaining original hanging loops for display purposes.

How do I hang a textile safely?

Wall hangings require careful mounting to distribute weight evenly across the wool and cotton foundation. A padded Velcro system or a custom sleeve sewn by a textile conservator works best. Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity to preserve the natural dyes and fibres over time.

What do the different gul designs mean?

Guls are tribal crests and geometric medallions passed down through generations of Turkmen weavers. Variations like salor guls or aina designs indicate specific tribal lineages and weaving traditions. Counting and identifying these motifs helps collectors date and attribute nineteenth-century pieces accurately.

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A red tekke chuval face brings the dense, saturated geometry of Central Asian tribal weaving directly into your home as a rich wall hanging or textile art.