A story of uzbek embroidery will be incomplete without mention
of skull-caps so favoured in Uzbekistan. The patterns of these men's and
women's head dresses are unusually variegated and picturesque. In the
past skull-caps were worn mostly by men. Now that they have become a
part of women's attire the art of ornamentation of skull-caps has become
tremendously diversified.
This one is a beautiful "Duppi"
(Skullcap in Uzbek) it is handmade silk embroidered in Surhandarya
Region of Uzbekistan The size of circumference is 21 inches or 52 cm
Condition is good. Fully handmade silk embroidered with silk threads.
This skull-cap is not only an
oriental national souvenir but it can supplement any European suite,
lending it a marvelous exotic element.
