Central Asian Afğanistan (Afghanistan) -Xäybär (Khyber) Pass Embroidered Hat

Embroidered Hat from the Xäybär (Khyber) Pass in Afğanistan (Afghanistan). A metallic embroidered ethnic hat. There are some ethnic tribes living in the Xäybär Pass and according to some of my picker friends, this hat belongs to one of those groups. Fine metallic ribbed embroidery with serpent like dragon motifs all around it which was probably owned by an important person. This is the first one with such a design we have seen. It was used with care and survived in good condition. The lower part was usually wrapped with a fine silk turban.

It is dated before or between the 1940s and 1950s.

Measurements:

Diameter: 7″ / 18 cm

Height: 6″ / 15 cm 

This item is located in our Turkish depot, which ships from Turkey.