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A pair of adorned ‘kolluk’. Biga (Çanakkale), Turkey.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on February 27, 2016 at 10:22pm
A pair of adorned ‘kolluk’. From the Pomak villages near Biga (Çanakkale prov.). Mid-20th century. ‘Kolluk’ are upper arm protectors; generally made of a cheap kind of fabric - they avoid washing the full robe too often. These ones are not longer functional, but part of a traditional festive female costume. Adorned with glass beads, metal sequins, zig-zag ribbons, cotton embroidery, crochet lace and a central button. (Inv.nr. koL001 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).
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Tags: Anatolia, Pomak., Turkey
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