Coat
ca. 1850 (made)
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| 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
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Red silk embroidery on a yellow silk ground |
| Brief description | Woman's robe of yellow silk, Turkmenistan, about 1850. |
| Physical description | Woman's yellow robe embroidered with red floral motifs |
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| Gallery label | Jameel Gallery
Woman's Robe of Yellow Silk
Turkmenistan, about 1850
Silk in plain weave, with silk embroidery
Museum no. 450-1884(2006-2012) |
| 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 | 450-1884 |
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| Record created | November 10, 2005 |
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