Turcoman Chapan - Afghanistan L 350 - 450 or to go under

or to go under

There are many pieces in our collection and we hope to continue adding them

and getting a functioning bag finished in time for the next migration to summer or winter camp

They are intricate and powerfully artistic expressions by the weaver

Detailed instructions are on the bottle

Turcoman Chapan - Afghanistan L 350 - 450 or to go underEmbroidered Turcoman chapan (traditional Turkic overcoat) with metal decorations, more for ceremonial occasions than everyday wear, with its long flamboyant sleeves and elaborate metal medalions attached to the front. Typical black, yellow and red main colours of Turcoman tribes, here shown in the embroidery of the front panels and trims. Note the impractically long decorative sleeves held together at the back, which might suggest it was worn by a man