Saryk(?) hair piece
Price €1400 (EUR)
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Size
10cm(W) x 90cm(L) / 4"(W) x 2'11"(L)
Item Type
Costume and Apparel
Region
Saryk, Turkmen
Date
Early 19th century (1800 - 1833)
Condition
cut and rejoined. Some fraying on the right side.
Structure
embroidery on balanced plain weave
Materials
wool on cotton foundation
Full Description
attribution is based on the cinnamon red dye; a color I've seen only in Saryk weavings. Rare and old with beautiful colors. The wool is remarkably fine and glossy. It could easily be mistaken for silk. The frame measures 17.5 X 90 cm.
