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Traditional festive costume from Nebiköy (15 km NE of Tokat city). Style: 1960s. Ethnic group: Alevi Türkmen. All parts are original, and bought from the village in 1989; the costume was still in use there in the early 2000s. (Kavak Costume Collection-Antwerpen/Belgium). This costume was SOLD to the ‘Etnografisch Museum, Antwerpen’ in 2008.
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  • WOW! The workmanship is sooooo beautiful! I especially also like the colors! With kind regards. Peter
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