Old Fine Tekke Turkmen Tribal Chirpy Coat – Uzbekistan

Very fine Tekke tribe silk coat, embroidery on silk. Height: cm. 85. Size: small

All Turkmen tribes are famous for their silk embroidery. Traditional Turkmen motifs with indigo blue, deep green, deep purple and yellow colors dyed from natural plant and insects.

Turkmen Chirpys are worn by women in central asia for special celebrations and fests like for example weddings. This Chirpy coat is worn open and loose over your normal garment therefore there is no closure at the front.

Literature: J.Harvey, Traditional Textiles of Central Asia.

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