Malatya Chuval Bag

Chuvals are used mainly by Turkmen nomadic tribes, and are essentially hand-woven sacks that are particularly well-known from the Auriga Turkmen. Perhaps a more appropriate appelation for chuvals given their many uses is to refer to them as “portable wardrobes” for nomadic tribes, and they’re incredible beautiful with a wide range of kilim motifs and is designed similar to their interior dwellings, or tents.

• East Anatolia bag used as baby cradle by nomads
• Horizontal bands
• Plain weave with soumak embroidery
• Embroidery with goat wool
• Vegetable dyes
• Mid-20th century
• Perfect condition