Turkmen national costume
The development of Turkmen national costume is linked to climatic conditions, occupation, and historical ties. The traditional Turkmen costume was free and loose clothing that met all of the nomadic lifestyle's requirements. The man's costume was made up of a loose shirt, pants, and robe made of cotton fabric. The robe was made of striped silk fabric with red, white, and black stripes. Footwear consisted of shoes worn over woolen socks.
The host's status could be determined by his or her shoes. Rich people wore boots with white leather on the heel as well as boots with "kovush" galoshes. The headdress "telpek," which was made of black, white, and brown lamb, received the most attention, as it was a symbol of manhood. "Telpek" is a one-of-a-kind hat that keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It was also uncomfortable to wear "telpek" due to its large size, but in this case it was removed because there was a black head dress underneath it. Young horsemen typically wear white hats, while old men wear black or brown.
A straight shirt (dress), pants, a robe, and a headdress are also part of a woman's costume. It preserved the national uniqueness of folk costume. The dominant color in Turkmen women's clothing is red. The woman's shirt was made of red and crimson silk. "Chabyty" and "chekmeny" robes were made of dark blue, dark green, or red silk fabric with white or yellow stripes. Luxury embroidery was not the same as festive robes. A married woman's wardrobe consisted primarily of a robe "kurte" or "chyrpy" adorned with rich floral ornaments.
