Ottoman / Balkan Traditional Headdress (Tepelik Fez)...

Rare Antique Ottoman / Balkan Traditional Headdress (Tepelik Fez) An extraordinary and authentic traditional female bridal headdress from the Ottoman / Balkan region. The hat features a central embossed metal crown medallion (tepelik) on top, decorated with intricate floral and repoussé reliefs. Around the lower rim, it is adorned with a row of traditional dangling metal coins and attached traditional metallic/coin pendants (tepelik ornaments). Type: Traditional Folk Headdress / Tepelik Fez / Ottoman Bridal Hat Period: Late 19th – Early 20th Century Region/Style: Ottoman Empire / Balkan Ethnographic Folk Art Dimensions: Diameter: approx. 16 cm Condition: Authentic antique condition showing genuine age-related character, patina on the metalwork, and natural wear/fraying to the antique fabric trims and silk details. All components, including the top plate and coins, remain soundly attached. Please study the photographs carefully as they are an essential part of the condition report.

Estimate:£125.14

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