Qırğız (Kyrgyz) Headdress
Dating
Second half of 19th century C.E.
Qırğız (Kyrgyz) Headdress
Origin
Central Asia
Materials
Dimensions
61 cm
15 cm; 10 cm (tail)
15 cm
Culture
Tribe
Museum
Acquisition
ID#
Qırğız (Kyrgyz)
Vedat Karadağ - Turkish Folk Art's Collection
ETH-368
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, silver forehead decorations, ivory buttons, silk metallic mixture tassels around front. Russian printed and plain cotton lining."