The beauty of Central Asian Art

Monday, 11 February 2008

Tassles

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Tassles are used as tent decorations by nomadic Uzbeki tribes. These signify status according to their intricacy, beauty and sheer number. Tassles come in two basic styles, hanging and belt. As always the exquisitely vivid Uzbek colours abound.

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