TWO TEXTILES: A TURKMEN TRIBAL CHILD’S BIB AND SQUARE SECTION...
A TURKMEN TRIBAL CHILD’S BIB AND SQUARE SECTION
Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan, Central Asia, late 19th-early 20th century
The bib a quarterfoil-shaped panel with a teardrop-shaped neck opening in the center, edged in red binding, with chain-stitched scrolls in white and cream forming a wavy border around the opening with heart-like koshkor (ram's-horn) motifs in red, black, and white along the outer bands, with tassels along all sides; typically worn over clothing during daily life and festive occasions.
Approximately 50cm square and 54.5cm
A TURKMEN TRIBAL CHILD’S BIB AND SQUARE SECTION
Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan, Central Asia, late 19th-early 20th century
The bib a quarterfoil-shaped panel with a teardrop-shaped neck opening in the center, edged in red binding, with chain-stitched scrolls in white and cream forming a wavy border around the opening with heart-like koshkor (ram's-horn) motifs in red, black, and white along the outer bands, with tassels along all sides; typically worn over clothing during daily life and festive occasions.
Approximately 50cm square and 54.5cm
