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early th century. collection of asyl and charlie undeland, entitled "kurak: a central asian patchwork" the parandja is a capelike garment with long false sleeves that were fastened together and hung down the length of the back. it is accompanied by a black, waist-long veil, known as a chachvan and woven
is draped over the camel's head, with patchwork panels hanging down each side of the camel's neck. feathers, triangle-tumars, and buttons are talismanic, to protect against all evil, fatalities, threats, and trouble. a detail of turkmen salor çuwal. wool, natural and synthetic dying, short velvety pile...
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