Old Extra Fine Turkoman Hat – Teke Tribe – Central Asia

Silk on cotton. Diameter cm. 18,0 (7.09″). Beautiful embroidery, typical colors and designs of the Teke tribe.

The Turkmen were pastoral nomads who lived in encampments, raised livestock, bred horses. In order to ensure year-round green pastures for their animals, the tribes moved two or three times a year. While not merchants themselves, the Turkmen were in constant contact with urban populations, and were often involved with providing transport and security for long-distance caravan trade.

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