Bags and Pillows

Some of the most captivating and exquisite tribal weavings are the personal creations made by the weaver for her own use. These pieces, though crafted for practical purposes, showcase a stunning array of colors and weaving techniques, each contributing to the beauty of everyday life. Some are thick and knotted, like rugs and carpets, while others are delicately woven in the flat kilim or intricate soumak styles. Regardless of shape or size, each piece is designed to serve a specific function. Bags and sacks, though strikingly beautiful, are first and foremost utilitarian—intended to store produce, grain, or other necessities. Salt bags, for instance, are carefully shaped to hold chunks of hard rock salt essential for the sheep herds. For nomadic tent dwellers, always on the move to find fresh grazing lands, storage bags are indispensable, often hanging on the walls of their tents. In such a life, everything has its place and purpose. Today, in the West, we have the privilege of enjoying these remarkable weavings as decorative pieces that add a touch of cultural richness to our homes. For us, they are not just functional objects but treasured works of art.