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Coat

Native NameChyrpy
Object Number:90-15-4
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Turkoman
Provenience: Iran
Date Made: 1800-1990
Early Date: 1800
Late Date: 1990
Section:Near Eastern
Materials:Cloth
Technique:Embroidered
Length: 132.08 cm
Width: 81.28 cm
Credit Line:Purchased from Isaac Sakhai, 1990

Description

Brides coat, black sleeveless coat, open in front with embroidery in burgandy, maroon, white and gold and woven band at bottom with heavy burgundy fringe. Two triangular panels with fringed band at bottom and joined with fringed bands hangs from shoulders at back. Assorted fabrics (red floral, navy and stripped burgandy) used for lining, backing and mending.

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