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Tuvan (Soyot) women’s costume

Russian Museum of Ethnography

Russian Museum of Ethnography
Sankt-Peterburg, Russia

The Empire of China, Northern Mongolia, Upper Yenisei River Basin. Late 19th/Early 20th century

The difference between the costume and its figurine depiction:
Tuvan women typically used a bright woven waist belt in a contrasting colour. The costume depicted in the figurine does not feature a belt.

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  • Title: Tuvan (Soyot) women’s costume
  • Location Created: Saint Petersburg, Russia
  • Type: Costume
  • Rights: The Russian Museum of Ethnography
Russian Museum of Ethnography

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