After supper on Monday the conversation turned to the cold weather and Moomin decided to show me his warm Tajik coat. Men wear these in the street now during a period of mourning. The hat on the other hand is worn any day by older Tajik men.
The youngsters prefer Dolce and Gabbana Beanies. I have heard that the hat pattern represents a crown. It is not very practical in keeping sun off your face neck or ears. And when it rains the Guys wrap a plastic bag over it so it obviously does not stand damp. Crowns are like that I think
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Apparently I could order myself a whole set of this kit for a bit over 150 dollars. The coat is all hand stitched in fine quilting and the lining is lovely
Anyway I was keen to try it on, including the ornamental sash and very sharp dagger. I think I could audition for the part of
Blackadder meets Ghengis Kahn.
Or a medieval surgeon
Tajik Tom
I'd love to see Neil in one of those badboys!
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