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A Gift of Charles Ross |
In June of 2003, the Spurlock
Museum gratefully accepted a new donation of
Tadzhik clothing, enhancing the Museum's collection of
ethnic clothing from around the world. Medical students of Dushanbe,
Uzbekistan, presented the traditional costume to Mr.
Ross in 1986.
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A traditional Tadzhik Scarf.
2003.05.0003
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The Tadzhik are a Caucasian people who traditionally spoke various forms
of Persian and occupied Iran, Afghanistan, and the region formerly known
as Turkestan.
The Republic of Uzbekistan in
Southwest Central Asia shares borders with China on its east and Afghanistan
to the south. Formerly an autonomous
region of the Soviet Union, it gained independence in 1991.
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Tadzhik Hat.
2003.05.0002
A colorful Tadzhik Coat.
2003.05.0001
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