What is a chuval used for?

Chuvals served as large storage sacks inside nomadic tents, specifically designed for holding bedding, woolens and heavy household textiles during migrations. Over generations, many of these utilitarian bags were separated into individual decorative faces for easier display as wall hangings.

How do I identify a Tekke weaving?

Tekke pieces are identified by their characteristic octagonal primary guls, fine symmetrical knotting and deep madder red colour palettes derived from natural dyes. They also frequently incorporate secondary quartered motifs and ivory highlights across the field.

A torba is a smaller horizontal storage bag traditionally hung inside the yurt for holding domestic implements or personal items. These smaller formats often feature three to nine principal guls arranged in a row across the face.

Are these pieces from the nineteenth century?

The listings span from the eighteenth century through the early twentieth century, with the majority originating from the nineteenth century. Weaving during this period relied exclusively on hand-spun wool, cotton foundations and traditional natural dye recipes.

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Tekke tribal weaving comprises hand-knotted bags, carpets and tent bands from Central Asia that bring rich madder palettes and intricate guls into domestic interiors.