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Woman’s Mantle (Chyrpy)
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Traditional costumes in central Asia have distinctive characteristics that indicate ethnicity, age, and class. One of the oldest examples is a woman’s coat with false sleeves attached on the back and worn over the head. This silk coat in yellow, the color worn by middle-aged women, is elaborately decorated with popular stylized tulips embroidered in chain stitch. Worn consistently by a newlywed, the coat was later only used on special occasions. Although women made and embroidered garments at home, this expensive luxury mantle was professionally made and sold in the marketplace.
| Artist / Maker | Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Tekke tribe |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s–early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Tekke tribe |
| Medium | Exterior: silk; plain weave; embroidery: chain stitch; Trim: silk; tablet-woven with fringe; Lining: cotton; plain weave, block printed |
| Dimensions | Overall: 119.4 x 75 cm (47 x 29 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Garment |
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