On August 15, an exhibition of national robes entitled “Our National Treasures – an Example of Turkmen Beauty” opened at the State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan.
The exhibition presents visitors with a unique collection of ancient Turkmen robes from the late XIX – early XX centuries, which were previously stored in museum storerooms. The exhibition demonstrates the diversity of national clothing typical for different regions of Turkmenistan.
The exhibition presents men's, women's and children's robes, reflecting the rich cultural traditions of the Turkmen people. Among the exhibits you can see women's robes with hand embroidery, cloth robes with patterned decor, items with silver decorations and buttons, velvet robes decorated with pieces of fabric and tassels.
Particular attention is drawn to robes with national ornaments: yellow with red and green stripes, Khiva robes with cotton padding, silk and semi-silk products, as well as robes made of lamb and camel wool, demonstrating the skill of ancient artisans.
The exhibition aims to introduce visitors to the national heritage and demonstrate how the Turkmen people have preserved their cultural traditions and mastery of decorative and applied arts for thousands of years.