Robe
1900-1920 (made)
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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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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | T.61-1933 |
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| Record created | May 18, 2005 |
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