The field guide · Bags, covers and cushions

Javal جوال

A javal is a large woven sack. Dehkhoda's dictionary defines it as a container woven from wool to hold goods, and Amid's as a large bag of thick yarn or coarse cloth made for carrying loads. A study of Qashqai weaving lists the javal among the bags the Qashqai weave. Our Javal cushions are whole javals made up as cushions.

Also Jowal · Juval · Joval · Jual · Javal Cushion

See also Khorjin (saddlebag), Mafrash, Jajim, Carpet cushion, Qashqai

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Javal: a detail of Vintage Qashqai Javal Cushion
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Javal, in the collection.

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