About the collection

• During the Ottoman rule, the population of Adjara was obliged to serve in the Ottoman military service and to wear a compulsory Muslim chador . The chador covered the woman's face and body.

There was a special device in the mosques, which invited the believing population to attend the prayers.

     A secret Georgian scrift named “Dedabruli” was used among old Adjaran women. In this font, the relatives contacted each other so as not to lose the Georgian language and religion.

1. “Dedabruli” manuscript XVII-XVIII centuries. Achkvistavi, Kobuleti.

2. Turkish manuscript "Teskere" 1888. Hijri.Permission to pray in mosque.

 3. Turkish manuscript "Teskere". Proof of military service.

 4. Chadri  (chador)   Striped. Silk.

 5. “Feche” - veil. Woven,  with tail.

 6. “Diviti” – ink-pot. Metal.

  7. Gatling gun. Cast iron.

  8.Picture- Types of women. Graphics.

  9. Triangle bewitches case. Copper.

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