Kimeshek

Description

A traditional Kazakh headdress for married women.
It is made of white fabric and has an elongated shape that covers the shoulders and chest.
The forehead and upper part are cut separately and gathered in folds, fitting tightly around the head.
The edge of the face cut is decorated with embroidery in brown and light threads. The ornamentation adds elegance to the outfit and emphasizes the shape of the face.
The front part (өңірі) is simple, with no excessive decoration, and is characterized by the white fabric.
The appearance of the kimeshek is strict and restrained, which indicates its everyday purpose.
These kimesheks were worn in everyday life.
Date: 1950s.
Technique: cutting, sewing, and embroidery.
Size: back and front – 66 cm, front – 107 cm