Chuval from Anatolia

Size:

105  x 155 cm

Region:

Anatolia

Material:

Turkey

Description:

1late 9th century

Anatolian “grain sack” or rug.

A Classic tribal transport bag or “Ala Chuval” possibly from Maras Pazarcık, opened up to be used as a floor rug, table cover or a wall hanging.

The decorated middle section was originally the front of the bag, while the plain-woven bands comprised the back. Made strictly for domestic use, the best examples of age-old tribal weaving traditions, with particular motifs signifying actual tribal lineage.