Crimean Tatar Embroidered Pouches from the Late 18th to Early 20th Century in the Collection of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine: Origin, Attribution, and Cultural Context
Journal: The World of the Orient
Year: 2025

The paper is dedicated to the results of the study of nine embroidered Crimean Tatar pouches (original name in singular – kise, or kese) from the collection of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine; it supplements information about pouches attribution. The study of these museum artifacts reveals the features of their manufacturing and everyday use by the Crimean Tatars. The utility, social, and cultural context of the pouches is highlighted in the paper. Along with other items of artisti