How were tribal wall tapestry pieces used originally?

Many of these textiles served practical functions within nomadic and village daily life before becoming decorative objects. Items such as suzanis were created as dowry furnishings, while asmalyks and horse covers adorned animals during ceremonial processions. Other examples functioned as storage bags, eating cloths, or yurt wall hangings to insulate and decorate portable dwellings.

How do I care for an antique textile?

Protect antique wool and silk textiles from direct sunlight to prevent natural dye fading and fibre degradation. Mount pieces carefully using non-damaging methods that distribute weight evenly across the entire fabric rather than suspending them from single points. Keep textiles away from high humidity and consult professional conservators for specialised cleaning needs.

How can I tell different tribal designs apart?

Tribal attribution relies on specific structural motifs, colour palettes, and regional weaving traditions. Turkmen pieces often display repeating guls in deep red tones, whereas Uzbek suzanis feature large floral medallions and sprawling vine work. Caucasian and Persian nomadic works tend to employ geometric layouts, stepped medallions, and distinct border arrangements.

Are these textiles fragile?

While nineteenth-century organic fibres show age-related wear, sturdy wool flatweaves and tightly stitched silk embroideries remain remarkably resilient. Proper mounting and minimal physical handling ensure these historic pieces endure safely on display. Fragility depends largely on the condition of the foundation fabric and the weight of dense embroidery threads.

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These tribal wall tapestry pieces bring rich Central Asian and Persian textiles into modern interiors, offering authentic nomadic craftsmanship for collectors.

19th century

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175 X 260cm 19th Century Large Medallion Variant Suzani

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£12,500

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72 X 62cm Antique Shahsavan Sumac Khorjin

19th century

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72 X 62cm Antique Shahsavan Sumac Khorjin

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£4,750

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Mafrash / Torba in Banded Flatweave Design, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Mafrash / Torba in Banded Flatweave Design, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£495

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Antique 'Moj', Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

19th century

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Antique 'Moj', Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£2,300

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59 X 59cm Antique Shahsavan Soumac Saddlebag

19th century

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59 X 59cm Antique Shahsavan Soumac Saddlebag

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£330

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 30 Guls, Hanging Loops Attached, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 30 Guls, Hanging Loops Attached, Circa 1880.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£695

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Gajeri Kilim Panel, Bold Graphic Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Gajeri Kilim Panel, Bold Graphic Design, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£495

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Fine Silk Embroidered Suzani, Bokhara, Circa 1860, 1.27m X 0.94m

19th century

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Fine Silk Embroidered Suzani, Bokhara, Circa 1860, 1.27m X 0.94m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£4,700

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Antique Afghan Baluch Sofreh 'Eating Cloth' Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Baluch Sofreh 'Eating Cloth' Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£295

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Four Framed Kuba Rafia Tapestries C.1940.

1920 - 1940

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Four Framed Kuba Rafia Tapestries C.1940.

From Deja Vu St Leonards

£1,200

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Listings feature textiles spanning from 1800 to 1930, utilising wool, silk, cotton, felt, and natural dyes across diverse Central Asian and Persian tribal traditions.

Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'Full Work' Suzani, Great Colour and Condition, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'Full Work' Suzani, Great Colour and Condition, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,250

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£750

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Antique Shahsavan or South Caucasian Soumak Mafrash Panel, Circa 1890.

19th century

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Antique Shahsavan or South Caucasian Soumak Mafrash Panel, Circa 1890.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£650

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Antique Embroidered Ceremonial Horse / Saddle Cover by the Lakai Tribe, Uzbekistan, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Embroidered Ceremonial Horse / Saddle Cover by the Lakai Tribe, Uzbekistan, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,500

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, 12 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, 12 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1880.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£750

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Huge Turkoman Tent / Yurt Band (50 Feet). Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Huge Turkoman Tent / Yurt Band (50 Feet). Circa 1920.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,500

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Tribal Wall Tapestry

175 X 260cm 19th Century Large Medallion Variant Suzani

72 X 62cm Antique Shahsavan Sumac Khorjin

Antique Yomut Turkmen Mafrash / Torba in Banded Flatweave Design, Circa 1900/20.

Antique 'Moj', Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

59 X 59cm Antique Shahsavan Soumac Saddlebag

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 30 Guls, Hanging Loops Attached, Circa 1880.

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Gajeri Kilim Panel, Bold Graphic Design, Circa 1900.

Fine Silk Embroidered Suzani, Bokhara, Circa 1860, 1.27m X 0.94m

Antique Afghan Baluch Sofreh 'Eating Cloth' Circa 1900/20.

Four Framed Kuba Rafia Tapestries C.1940.

Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'Full Work' Suzani, Great Colour and Condition, Circa 1900.

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

Antique Shahsavan or South Caucasian Soumak Mafrash Panel, Circa 1890.

Antique Embroidered Ceremonial Horse / Saddle Cover by the Lakai Tribe, Uzbekistan, Circa 1920.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, 12 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1880.

Huge Turkoman Tent / Yurt Band (50 Feet). Circa 1920.

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