These trouser cuffs were handmade in Turkmenistan during the 20th Century.
Turkmen women traditionally wear colorful ankle-length dresses with baggy trousers in contrasting colors and decorated bands. These trousers feature wonderfully detailed embroidery bands near the ankles in blue, red, green, and ivory on a magenta cloth.
They are in Very Good condition with some loose edging on the fabric.
Size: 1'6" x 1'6" [46cm x 46cm]
Age: Q2 20th Century (1925-1950)
Origin: Turkmenistan
Type of Textile: Turkmen Trouser Fragment
Material: Mixed Materials
Condition: Very Good
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