Vintage Uzbekistan hair tassels from the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan on a woven band.
Number of Pieces: 1
Total Length: 19.5 Inches
Attachment: woven bands can be sewn to costuming or tied.
Materials: Silk or cotton, glass beads, bands may be cotton or a blend, metal and glass beads
Colors: Multi
This piece has one tassel attached to each end of a woven band, the band was then folded over and sewn togther. Snip the threads on the band to make one long cord with tassels on each end.
Total length of tassels is 19.5 inches. Large metal beads and small glass beads on each tassel strand. Bands at the top can be sewn or tied. Slight fading of some colors. You may have seen this kind of "tulip tassel" adorning the bottom edge of saye gosha bands. Colorful, fun and fairly lightweight tassels are perfect for hair gardens or other costuming purposes.
The Surkhandarya (or Surxondaryo modern spelling) region is the southernmost region of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is home to many ornate arts including embroidery, beading and highly detailed jewelry. Decorated textiles adorn most homes and can include lovely saye gosha and suzani pieces with intricate embroidery.
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