Khatun Otyken Koko Edition

This Khatun began with a love of Steppe culture and the music of OTYKEN, a Siberian Indigenous music group whose performances celebrate the cultures and traditions of their peoples through music, dance, and elaborate costumes.

I was so taken with their music and the beauty of their clothing that I decided to create an OTYKEN-inspired costume of my own. This Khatun was made to accompany that outfit, bringing together elements of the band’s striking visual style with my own interpretation of Steppe-inspired headwear.

Unlike the other Khatuns I’ve made, this one features a ribbon wrapped around the brim, bordered by beadwork on both sides. It’s a small but distinctive difference that makes this particular piece unique.

What began as a personal project inspired by music and cultural appreciation eventually helped shape an entire family of handmade Steppe-inspired headwear at Timber Posse.

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