How were these bags used?

Nomadic families utilised these textiles to store household items, wool, bedding, and tent poles during seasonal migrations. Their portable nature made them essential for daily camp organisation. Larger sacks held bulky belongings, while smaller pouches secured spinning tools or domestic implements, combining functional storage with decorative tribal identity.

How do I hang a bag on the wall?

Mounting these textiles safely requires distributing the weight evenly across the upper edge using a padded sleeve or discreet stitching to a backing support. Avoid piercing the fabric directly with nails or clamps. Consulting a professional textile conservator ensures the mounting method protects the wool and structure from undue strain over time.

How do I tell different bag types apart?

Distinctions rely on the shape, size, and intended function of the weaving within the nomadic dwelling. Spindle bags are narrow for tools, while torbas are wide and rectangular. Chuvals provide large storage capacities with multiple medallions, and tent-pole bags taper distinctly to accommodate the wooden struts they were built to cover.