Veil

A606

From: Iran

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A606
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iranian | Islamic
Provenience Iran
Period 19th Century
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Cotton | Silk
Technique Brocade | Woven | Dyed | Sewn
Iconography Floral | Buta | Boteh
Description

Woman's veil. Red, yellow and green brocade band at the top with a floral design. One red tassel at each upper corner. Edged entirely with red. Large lower panel has an open weave geometric design. The main piece seems to be a type of cotton needle weaving that was practiced in Qajar Iran.

Length 59 cm
Width 54 cm
Credit Line Purchased from F. P. Bhumgara & Company, 1904
Other Number C6 - Other Number

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