Woman's robe of yellow silk, Turkmenistan, about 1850. Jameel Gallery Woman's Robe of Yellow Silk Turkmenistan, about 1850 Silk in plain weave, with silk embroidery Museum no. 450-1884 [2006-2012] Woman's yellow robe embroidered with red floral motifs Women’s robes (chyrpy) like this were made for Turkmen women of the Tekke tribe. They were worn over the head so that they hung down over the back and shoulders. The sleeves were purely decorative.