Tekke or Yomud Hat
Turkmenistan
Early 20th C.
Wool 6'' W x 7'' W x 7'' L
$2,495
This embroidered hat is from Turkmenistan. It features bold "E"-shaped tridents, which may serve as the tamgas of a specific tribe. The diamond design in the top part of the hat could also carry totemic significance. Notably, the motifs are outlined with a double row of red stitches, and the wavy border design can also be found on the Tekke chirpy.