Here is a beautifull old Ersari Turkoman embroidered Talisman, which would have been worn to ward off evil. The talisman measures 4 1/2" wide and 6" tall. These are made of silk thread embroidered over a stiff fabric or felt base. The main colors used are a vibrant red (could be coachaniel) and green, the dark centers of the almond blossoms are actually a very Deep Purple (just like the song), the eye of the amulet is white, blue is used in one stripe on the top edge wrap and in one set of tassels. Attached to the bottom of the talisman are silk braided tassels with beads. The colors are all natural dyed silk. The colors used date this talisman to the late 19th. century and suggest a Ersari Turkoman woman as the maker.