Bridal Headdress - Turkmenistan
Female bridal headdress 1930's traditional
Fabric, metal, glass, beads. Top of headdress had feathers at one time, but just quills and a bit of fluff remain.
- Object: Bridal Headdress - Turkmenistan
- Artist: -
- Circa: 1930s
- Dimensions: -
- Culture Area: Turkmenistan; Asia
- Cultural Group: -
- Cultural Context: Weddings in Turkmenistan are lavish displays of traditions and customs, and although the style of wedding headdresses has evolved over the past 100 years, the bride’s clothing continues to reflect ancient beliefs. Brides traditionally wear red and cover their faces during the ceremony.
- Donor: IELM Funds/ Catherine Prince
- Catalog #: 117.006