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effectively shielding that part from the dyes
Very fine silk cross-stitch on cotton and pretty beaded fringes go round 3 sides of this small bag which can easily also be a decorative item placed on a table or side board
49m x 38 cm
Turcoman Chapan - Afghanistan L 350 - 450 renowned collectorEmbroidered Turcoman chapan (traditional Turkic overcoat) with metal decorations, more for ceremonial occasions than everyday wear, with its long flamboyant sleeves and elaborate metal medalions attached to the front. Typical black, yellow and red main colours of Turcoman tribes, here shown in the embroidery of the front panels and trims. Note the impractically long decorative sleeves held together at the back, which might suggest it was worn by a man