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possibly inspired by the sacred turtles of the Ganges
There are many pieces in our collection and we hope to continue adding them
Size: 90 x 15 cm excluding tassels
Worn round the neck by women during labour to ward off bad spirits
Turcoman Chapan - Afghanistan L 350 - 450 Every stitchEmbroidered 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