Woman’s robe (chyrpy)Place of origin: TurkmenistanDate: 1900-1920Artist/Maker: Unknown&nbs
Woman’s robe (chyrpy)Place of origin: TurkmenistanDate: 1900-1920Artist/Maker: Unknown Materials and Techniques: Cotton with silk embroider.Women’s robes (chyrpy) like this were made for Turkmen women of the Tekke tribe. They were worn over the head so that they hung down over the back and shoulders. The sleeves were purely decorative. -- source link
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