A TEKKE TURKMEN WOMAN'S ROBE (CHYRPY) Central Asia, late 19th...
A TEKKE TURKMEN WOMAN'S ROBE (CHYRPY)
Central Asia, late 19th century
Silk embroidered with silk thread, with tasseled ends, long sleeves and an open front, the surface richly embroidered with abstract motifs and stylised flowers.
115cm x 97cm including tassels
Among the Tekke, the colour of a chyrpy traditionally denoted the wearer’s age and marital status: dark blue or black was associated with young women, yellow with married women of middle age, and white with matriarchs. The decoration typically consisted of stylised floral motifs, reflecting one of the region’s most abundant wildflowers.
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A TEKKE TURKMEN WOMAN'S ROBE (CHYRPY)
Central Asia, late 19th century
Silk embroidered with silk thread, with tasseled ends, long sleeves and an open front, the surface richly embroidered with abstract motifs and stylised flowers.
115cm x 97cm including tassels
Among the Tekke, the colour of a chyrpy traditionally denoted the wearer’s age and marital status: dark blue or black was associated with young women, yellow with married women of middle age, and white with matriarchs. The decoration typically consisted of stylised floral motifs, reflecting one of the region’s most abundant wildflowers.
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Time, Location
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