How were tribal textiles used originally?

Nomadic groups utilised these items for storage, transport, and ceremonial events. Bags held personal belongings, salt, or tobacco, while horse blankets and trappings served decorative roles during tribal celebrations. Over time, many of these utilitarian objects transitioned into domestic furnishings and wall displays. Their original contexts shaped their durable construction and specific regional formats.

How do I hang a textile on the wall?

Mounting a textile requires spreading the weight evenly across the piece to prevent fibre distortion. Conservation-grade Velcro or a custom fabric sleeve stitched to the reverse allows safe suspension from a hidden rod. Avoid direct piercing with nails or pins, which damages the historic wool, cotton, or silk foundations. Professional framing with UV-filtering glass offers protection for delicate embroidered surface work.

Are these pieces from the nineteenth century?

The listings span from the mid-nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. Objects from this era reflect traditional nomadic life before the widespread standardisation of textile production. Natural dyes and hand-spun materials predominate in pieces dated to the eighteen-fifties up to the nineteen-twenties. Each era preserves specific regional techniques passed down through generations of makers.