Vintage Turkmen Red buying Jacket Caftan Tribal Robe Central Asian | Small Size | Damaged Lining

This Antique Robe / Jacket Vintage Turkman beautiful hand crafted fabric & decoration.

Elbow length sleeve

The lining has some holes & this very special piece is priced accordingly

Has a couple of holes shown in photos

Side Splits for ease of movement one with a pocket

Material -tightly woven striped cotton with embroidery featuring on the inner front lining

Size - will fit contemporary Womens Size 10 AU 6 US

Will Fit Bust 34 inches 86cm

Waist 30 inches 76cm

Centre Back Length to hem 41 inches 104 cm

Will combine items for postage just ask
The Turkmen caftan. An authentic and ancestral garment in the turkmen tradition, worn by people of the Central Asian steppes.
The shape is unchanged since 2000BC. Each garment is unique and handmade in turkmenistan.
Stunning piece of art, beautiful embroidery work, outer in silk and cotton.

The turkmen Caftan is a traditional garment originally worn by the men and woman in Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kirghizstan. Records from 2000BC show that it was worn as a cape without the sleeves. Those were only worn as a sign of respect in the presence of the king. Through history it has been established that the caftan is typical buying of people from the Central Asian steppes. It represents the value attributed to its wearer, from the poorest to the most prestigious. As the borders between neighbouring countries were open to cultural exchanges, we find a pool of expertise from the Uzbek, Turkmen, Afghan, Kazakh, Tadjik, Pashtun, Hazara traditions reflected in the different costumes. There are variations in shape, choice of materials and techniques used. In addition, we find different colours and materials (gold, silk, cotton, wool and vegetable dyes) that represent social function, age and social status of the wearer.