Cultural storiesXinjiang: Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Altay and Tacheng
Divides the tea supply with the journey and an unexpected guest in mind.
The story / Kirpich
Feels particularly pleased when the amount brought is exactly enough for everyone.
Cultural context
Kirpich / Collection
A brown quilted jacket and a broad belt with metal fittings are paired with soft boots. A fur tymak frames the tea brick above the head; the paws hold a wooden bowl of salted milk tea.
A pale cotton shirt and ochre quilted waistcoat are paired with loose dark trousers. A soft three-flap hat and felt house shoes keep the outfit warm.
A dark-turquoise velvet chapan is decorated with pale embroidery and a leather belt with metal fittings. Milk tea accompanies this original festive look inspired by Kazakh clothing.
A red chapan with cream braid and a black belt refers to the historical pre-wedding visit uryn kelu. Two bowls of milk tea complete this original groom miniature.
A camel-coloured wool chapan with dark fur sits over a burgundy layer. A belt with silver-coloured fittings and a tea flask at the hip give it a travelling character.
A red chapan with dark curling trim sits over a black waistcoat and pale trousers. A fur hat with a small feather and a tea gift held beneath the elbow continue the original reference to uryn kelu.
00 / Original form
A short angular fragment of layered tea rises above a broad pale head. Golden flecks punctuate the tea surface, beside large dark eyes.
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