Sand socks, worn by Bedu in the sands for protection.

Collection type: Object
Description: Sand socks, worn by Bedu in the sands for protection.
Long description: Sand socks, dark brown in colour. Looped with a needle. Braided (to tie sock on foot). These are worn by bedu in the sands for protection. [RJ 16/2/2003]
Geographical reference: Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman; Ash Sharqiyah Al Mintirib
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones; PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period: Date made: Before 12 Febraury 1986
Date collected: 12 Febraury 1986
Acquisition information: Donated: 2003
Materials and processes: Material Sheep Hair (Wool) Animal, Process Looped, Process Braided
Dimensions: Height 150 mm, Width 110 mm at toes, Length 240 mm foot
Object numbers: Accession number: 2003.9.137 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Textile 211

Search terms: Clothing Footgear, Sock

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