How were tribal bags used originally?

Nomadic families utilised these containers on pack animals during seasonal migrations and inside tents for organising household possessions. They stored clothing, blankets, and grain, requiring sturdy construction and durable materials like wool and goat hair to withstand heavy travel.

How do I display a bagface at home?

Collectors typically mount these textiles flat on a wall using non-damaging textile conservation techniques or display smaller formats as table mats. Ensure placement avoids direct sunlight to protect natural dye pigments from fading over time.

How can I tell different tribes apart?

Weavers incorporated specific structural traits, palette choices, and repeat motifs characteristic of their geographical region and clan. Turkmen groups favoured repeating guls in deep reds, while Persian nomadic weavers like the Qashqai and Baluch often utilised animal figures, rich blues, and varied geometric borders.

What is dowry weaving?

Nomadic women produced fine domestic textiles and storage bags as part of their marriage portion to demonstrate skill and status. These pieces typically exhibit higher knot densities, superior materials, and exceptional care in design execution.

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These tribal wool bagface examples are nomadic woven panels carrying generations of regional identity, collected for their rich colour and geometric power.