Turcoman Embroidered Chapan L 0 - 150 multicolored patterns

multicolored patterns

Neat hinged closure

They are used in nomadic tents to divide the space for warmth and privacy

Once the bag

from a yastik (a type of grain sack)

Turcoman Embroidered Chapan L 0 - 150 multicolored patternsTurcoman chapan (Turcoman word for over coat) embroidered in black, red and yellow on plain black cotton with red gussets and other detail. The Nomads Tent collection of vintage and antique tribal costume. Many of these items were part of our exhibition, Textiles of the Southern Silk Route. They were acquired in the Teheran bazaar and other places, mostly over 20 years ago. Some are as late as 50 years ago, some are clearly older. Condition is