Yomut spindle bag

The Turkmen of Central Asia are known for their diverse and highly specialized domestic weavings. This Yomut group Turkmen bag opens from the side and represents a type that is usually called a ‘spindle bag’. The size of such bags varies, and it is quite possible that this range may represent a plethora of uses. The pile bag face uses a design derived from Turkmen ikat textiles rendered in knotted wool pile.