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

Fine chain stitch silk embroidered Çowdur (Chowdur) chapan cuffs from Türkmenistan (Turkmenistan). Natural colors from vegetable dyes. Loom-manipulation trims. Lined with Rus (Russian) printed cotton. Nowadays, such cuffs are being used in newly designed coats and dresses.

Dated to the 1900s or earlier

Measurements:

7″ x 5.1/2″ / 17 cm x 14 cm