| The Uzbek Napramach Napramach
is the Uzbek word for a small bag typically used
as a mat to sit upon. In use they are very
similar to the Balisht of the Baluch or the
Pushti used in Iran. I wonder if the Yastik of
Turkey may also be the descendent of small bag as
well. Of course that is speculative.
A point to consider is the dual use concept in
nomadic cultures. I used to go on extended solo
backpacking trips in the winter. I might go days
without seeing any other human being. What I had
I carried with me so size and weight were a
consideration. As is typical for backpackers I
looked for things that had multiple uses. In a
nomadic culture a grain bag becomes a cushion to
sit upon or lean against. Once the family leaves
the life as herders they still may weave the
cushions with a back since that is they way that
they are used to using.
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Uzbek
Napramach late 19th c. Lot 42
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