Robe, first half 19th century or earlier, Attributed to Turkmenistan, Silk; embroidered in silk thread; cotton lining, L. 47 3/4 in. (121.3 cm), Textiles-Costumes, Tekke Turkoman women's mantles are typically embroidered, by women, with small motifs in silk thread with a lacing stitch (kesdi). They are worn over the tunic (kurta) cloak-fashion, covering the head and shoulders, with the long vestigial sleeves hanging down the back and joined by an embroidered band
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Robe, first half 19th century, earlier, Attributed, Turkmenistan, Silk, embroidered, silk thread, cotton lining, L, 47 3/4, 121.3 cm, Textiles-Costumes, Tekke Turkoman, women, mantles, typically embroidered, small motifs, lacing stitch, kesdi, worn, tunic, kurta, cloak-fashion, covering, head, shoulders, long vestigial, sleeves, hanging, down, back, joined, embroidered band
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