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A traditional festive costume for (not yet betrothed) young women. From Pomak villages near Biga (Çanakkale prov.). Mid-20th c. In recent years, this setting (‘B’) is commonly used : 1) the triangular waist cloth is worn on the backside, with its endings on top of the apron; 2) the white head scarf is worn loosely on top of the hat, hiding the adorned ‘imitation hair’ (black cotton plaits, falling down on the back). (Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).
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  • The 'Biga Pomaks’ are Bulgarian Muslims, who emigrated from southern Bulgaria to their actual settlements in the Biga district (Çanakkale province, NW Anatolia) in 1878 (and following years). 

    There is still a large Pomak minority living in Bulgaria nowadays (in the Rhodopes Mountains).

  • Dear Jean-Marie; I just love the embroideries and the colors used - beautiful! With kind regards. Peter
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