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Robe

1900-1920 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Women’s robes (chyrpy) like this were made for Turkmen women of the Tekke tribe. They were worn over the head so that they hung down over the back and shoulders. The sleeves were purely decorative.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Robe Panel
  • Robe
Materials and techniques
Cotton with silk embroidery
Brief description
Woman's embroidered white robe (chyrpy), Central Asia (Tekke Turkoman), 1900-20.
Physical description
Woman's robe of off-white cotton embroidered in silk thread in various colours. Vestigial sleeves hang down the back of the robe, which is worn as a hood or cape over the top of the head.
Dimensions
  • Length: 120cm
  • At hem, approx. width: 90cm
Gallery label
Jameel Gallery Woman's Robe of White Cotton Turkmenistan, 1900-20 Cotton in plain weave, with silk embroidery Museum no. T.61-1933. Given by Mrs Laura Horniman(2006-2011)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Laura Horniman
Object history
Acquired by the donor in Egypt.
Production
Made by a woman of the Tekke Turkman community
Summary
Women’s robes (chyrpy) like this were made for Turkmen women of the Tekke tribe. They were worn over the head so that they hung down over the back and shoulders. The sleeves were purely decorative.
Collection
Accession number
T.61-1933

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Record createdMay 18, 2005
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