Silk Cotton Surkhandarya Tassel Set - Vintage Uzbek Hair Tassels - Belly Dance

Hair tassels are traditionally worn at the back of clothing and hang down so that the decorative tassels peek coquettishly from beneath the hair. Each set of tassels is as individual as the person making them. This vintage set boasts six intricately woven bands, cord wrapping, some small glass seed beads, knotwork and, to make them even more impressive, includes metal mozunas at the end of each individual tassel strand. Small stiffened bar at the top helps to keep these tassels evenly spaced when worn traditionally, but this could be removed and each tassel used individually if desired.

As peoples who were originally nomads settled in Central Asia, their utilitarian textiles became more ornamental. Sedentary societies began using textiles to express their social standing instead of simply for practical reasons. Linen, cotton, silk and wool were all used to produce outstanding textiles. Spinning, weaving, dyeing, embroidery, knotwork and other methods were refined to make amazing rugs, fabric, clothing, tassels, bags and other accessories, home decor items, animal trappings and more. These items were then traded via the Silk Road, and became some of the most coveted textile items in the world. Although methods have changed over time, lovely textile pieces from Central Asia are still produced today.

Item No. TTS0151
Total Length:  About 28 Inches from top bar to bottom of mozunas.
Width: Bar at the top is about 4.75 inches
Attachment:  Traditionally, the bar is worn at the back of clothing to hang beneath the hair,
but these tassels can be removed from this bar and used separately or sew or tie together.
Materials: Cotton / silk, glass beads
Fiber Color(s): Black, deep red, red, green and white
Additional Info: Set is in original configuration. Separate from the bar to use individually.
Country of Origin: Uzbekistan
Condition: Vintage

Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. This is a USED piece that has previously been used as or adorned tribal clothing, accessories, household goods, animal trappings or other items. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws such as loose threads, missing beads, frayed edges, may be faded or worn, or have other small flaws.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our tribal beadwork and textile items are used tribal pieces from faraway lands. As used pieces our items may be frayed, faded or otherwise reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we do not clean or repair these pieces in any way. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that the cleaning process may diminish.

We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!