Dress
About this object
Narrative
Purchased by the donors from a shop in Jerusalem's old city, but told it was of Afghan or Rabari origin.
Physical description
Dress composed of two main fabrics - dark floral sleeves and a bright red and orange floral skirt. The chest and cuffs are heavily decorated with applique, embroidery, Government of Pakistan coins (some pounded), semi-translucent white buttons, metal decorations, and beading. Six red and white beaded tassels hang in front - two lower at centre, four longer tassels extending down from bottom row of coins. The hem of the skirt is a thick solid mauve, bordered by a thin band of green, and heavily embroidered in silver metal thread.
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Materials
Date Made
After 1994
Date Acquired
11 Apr 2018
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Barbara Heller and Michael Karton CollectionMore...
Measurements
Overall: 117.5 cm x 126.5 cm
Object Number
3295/13