You are offerding on Brand New Handmade Kalasha Antique Nuristani Tribal Women Cowrie Shells Robe with complete accessories Click Buy It Now to own this authentic art work before someone else offers instead! Whats Included:
- Robe (Main Dress Frock)
- Beaded Headdress (base)
- Cowrie/Beaded Headdress(Top)
- Pure Wool Belt
- 1 Necklace (with Reindeer Bone, as shown in last Picture)
The women of Kalash can only wear long black loose robes with colorfulembroideries and cowrie shells and accessorize them by making use ofcolorful long braided head wears and necklaces that further distinguish them not only from the other women ofthe Chitral region but the whole world.
History
The people of Kalash have a rich culture and are very strongfooted about their identity. These people stand out from the remaining tribes,cultures and communities of the world due to their distinct culture, religiouspractices and festivals.
The Kalash or the Kalasha are the only pagan minority (about3000 to 4000 in population) residing in the Chitral district of the province ofKhyber Pakhtunkhua, Pakistan. Their culture is most distinct and government of Pakistan with help of NGO is working to safe this Unique asset of culture from extinction
The origins of Kalashas still remain unresolved as theirhistory is shrouded behind a number of theories, mysteries and controversies.But the grandest of all is that the Kalashas carry a romantic view of being thedescendants of Alexander the Great.
The people of Kalash are extremely particular about theirreligion and break ties with anyone of them who converts to Islam or any other religion.The converts are not allowed after the conversion to be a part of theircommunity. They keep their identity strong.
Measurements Of Dress & Accessories Dress (Frock)
- Length: 149cm (58.6\" Inches Approx) (From top to bottom)
- Sweep: 288cm (113.4\" Inches Approx)
Base Head Dress
- Diameter: 45.5cm (17.7\" Inches Approx)
- Length: 70cm (27.6\" Inches Approx)
- Width: 11cm (4.4\" Inches Approx)
Top Head Dress
- Length: 76cm (29.9\" Inches Approx)
- Width: 25cm (10.3\" Inches Approx)
Belt (Pure Wool)
- Length: 306cm (110.4\" Inches Approx)
- Width 17 cm (6.7\" Inches Approx)
Shipping and returns
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