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2016.18.6

Burqa of blue dyed textile, possibly for a girl. [JMC 11/7/2019]

2016.18.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Burqa of blue dyed textile, possibly for a girl. [JMC 11/7/2019]
Long description
Burqa of blue dyed textile, machine stitched and embroidered, possibly for a girl. The burqa comprises three main elements: the main body of the garment, which is heavily pleated where it meets the tightly woven circular cap, and a short, thin panel which covers the face and shoulders. The panel includes an oval-shaped openwork mesh at eye level and has embroidered foliate patterns and an embroidered border. [JMC 11/7/2019]
Person
Field collector Sheila Rosemary Paine
PRM source Sheila Rosemary Paine
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2015
Acquisition information
Donated: 2015
Materials and processes
Material Textile, Material Yarn, Material Pigment, Process Woven, Process Embroidered, Process Stitched, Process Machine-made, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Height: max 1470 mm, Width: max 1820 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2016.18.6 Other numbers: SP AS 44

Search terms: Clothing Textile, Clothing Headgear, Textile, Clothing, Veil Headgear