Hat late 19th-early 20th century
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This 19th or early 20th century hat is a beautiful example of traditional textile artistry. The anonymous artist, unknown, created this piece using silver, beads, and fabric to create a elaborate and decorative headdress. The hat's intricate details include hanging silver ornaments, colorful tassels, and a variety of textures. This piece, held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases the skill and artistry of traditional textile craftsmanship.
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This hat was made by people of the Turkmen cultural group of Central Asia in the later nineteenth or early twentieth century. It would have been worn by elite women as part of a traditional wedding ensemble. The hat combines many of the distinctive materials and techniques that are representative of the culture. The cut tassels, stamped metal plates, and use of carnelian are typical of Turkmen jewelry practices. It also integrates embroidered panels that are typical of the needlework traditions for which the culture is well known.
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