IRANIAN TURKMENS

TURKMEN TRIBE, IRAN

In the far northeastern corner of Iran, below the border of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people live across the windswept steppe and rolling hills of  Golestan Province. With a heritage rooted in Central Asian tradition, they are known for their bold textiles, powerful horses, and distinct spiritual and social customs. Their language, Turkmen—a member of the Oghuz branch of the Turkic language family—is central to their identity, carried through epic poetry, oral storytelling, and everyday life. This gallery offers a glimpse into their daily life and ceremonies — from silent moments beneath patterned tents to the vivid colors of cultural pride — shaped by the land, the wind, and a deep ancestral rhythm.