Customs of the Turkmen People

  29 minutes

  17 February 2026

The Turkmen are one of the oldest tribes in Afghanistan. They live mostly in the north of the country, such as Jawzjan, Faryab, and Sar-e-Pul. The Turkmen cuisine is very delicious and nutritious. One of their most famous dishes is "Chakdarmeh." Chakdarmeh is a delicious type of rice that is made with rice, meat, and onions, and a clove of garlic is also placed between the rice. They cook all these ingredients in their own way in a pot. The Turkmen clothes are very special and beautiful. Turkmen women wear Darz clothes decorated with colourful and floral designs, and a type of hat that is tied around their heads, which is called "Takht." They are also the best carpet weavers.

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