Central Asian Türkmenistan (Turkmenistan) - Çowdur (Chowdur) Chapan Cuffs

Extreme fine chain stitch silk embroidery on wool trade cloth Çowdur (Chowdur) cuffs from Türkmenistan (Turkmenistan). Traditional Türkmen (Turkmen) motifs and natural colors from vegetable dyes. Rus (Russian) printed and plain fabric backing. Both of them have wears in some places, but, overall, they are in very good condition. Çowdur Türkmen are one of the best fine silk embroiderers among the Tägäräk (Turkic) people.

Dated to the late 19th century

Measurements:

Upper Width: 16″ / 41 cm

Lower Width: 11 ½” / 29 cm

Height: 12″ / 30 cm