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Large embroidered ‘şalvar’ (baggy trousers). Eskişehir /Turkey. 1990-1995.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on August 30, 2016 at 4:57pm

A large embroidered ‘şalvar’ (baggy trousers) from the central and Seyitgazi districts of the Eskişehir province. Part of the traditional bridal/festive costume of the area. Made in 1990-1995. Silver thread embroidery on velvet; ‘kordon tutturma’ technique/applied cord. (Inv.n° $al012 - Kavak Folklor Ekibi&Costume Collection-Antwerpen/Belgium).