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Headgear – Bursa province /Turkey

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on February 12, 2016 at 1:27am
Festive headgear from the Marmara region (west of Bursa). Late-Ottoman era, urban style, 1900-1925. The hat is adorned with late-Ottoman copper coins (circa 110 pieces), gilt filigree work and glass pearls. (Inv.nr. ba$025 - Kavak Costume Collection-Antwerpen/Belgium).
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Tags: Anatolia, Turkey, headgear, late-Ottoman.
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  • Peter Hoesli February 12, 2016 at 2:04am
    This is simply GORGEOUS Jean-Marie! What are the white beads - glass? Very very special! Congratulations! Peter
  • Jean-Marie Criel February 12, 2016 at 2:12am

    Hello, Peter.  Yes, the white beads are glass.  Greetings, JM.

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