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Embroidered ‘cepken’/long-sleeved woman's vest. Bilecik / Turkey. Ca. 1925.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on May 6, 2016 at 5:01pm

A traditional woman's ‘cepken’ (long-sleeved vest) from the Bilecik province. Part of an ensemble (with matching ‘şalvar’/baggy trousers. Urban style, ca. 1925. The small flower motifs are embroidered in multicoloured shiny cotton (semi-artisan’s work, done with sewing machine). The embroidery in silver metallic thread is handicraft, executed in ‘Maraş işi’-technique; some metal sequins were added to the silver motifs. (Inv.n° cep048 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).

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