The Kalmyk Women's National Costume: Symbolism of Plait Covers
https://doi.org/10.22162/2500-1523-2017-11-36-69
Abstract
The article analyzes symbolic features inherent to the Kalmyk women’s traditional adornment — plait covers and their charms toqug that had been typical for the cultures of the Western Mongols (Oirats) and Kalmyks, as well as those of some Turco-Mongolic populations.
About the Author
E. Bakaeva
Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (Elista, Russian Federation)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ph. D. in History (Doct. of Historical Sc.), Associate Professor, Deputy Director
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Bakaeva E. The Kalmyk Women's National Costume: Symbolism of Plait Covers. Mongolian Studies. 2017;9(2):36-69. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22162/2500-1523-2017-11-36-69
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