Qırğız (Kyrgyz) Headdress
Dating
19th century C.E. or earlier
Qırğız (Kyrgyz) Headdress
Origin
Central Asia
Materials
Dimensions
63 cm
18 cm
18 cm
Culture
Tribe
Museum
Acquisition
ID#
Qırğız (Kyrgyz)
Vedat Karadağ - Turkish Folk Art's Collection
ETH-376
Copyright Status
Vedat Karadağ - Turkish Folk Art, Copyright. Permission to display image obtained on 05/04/2022.
Source of Image
"Kyrgyz ceremonial long tail hat – Chach Kep. Extreme finely embroidered ear flaps and tail to cover long hair braids from evil eyes. They are worn under long white turbans. Kyrgyz zoomorphic motifs. Hand embroidered trim, ivory buttons, silver buttons with silk-metallic tassels. Russian printed cotton lining."