Turkmen heavy silk band (189 x 85cm)

189 x 85 cm  //  6ft 2" x 2ft 9"

Turkmen women would bind their hair in these superb quality silk bands as a manner of prestige. They are almost invariably stained to some extent, as is this example but fortunately to a lesser degree. 

• early 20th C

Ref. CRCOL