The Elechek

elechek

Headdress is an indispensable attribute of a married Kyrgyz woman. It sits tight on the head and completely covers the hair. The headdress is decorated with ornaments made by various types of seams with colored threads. A turban of white material called an elechek is always worn over the hat.

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