Headdress - Yemen
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Yemen, late 20th century embroidered part of a woman's headdress, made of silk and cotton, 120 cm long, weighing 250 g, in good condition.
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An embroidered part of a woman's headdress
Al-Mahwit Governorate, Yemen - Late 20th century
Made up of numerous black cords that are fastened together by using lines of chain stitch in yellow and red. In addition, these lines of chain stitch are worked into interconnecting geometric shapes. The headdresses are worn with their main decorative band over the head, while the plain cords are hanging down the wearer's back.
Length = 120 cm
Weight = 250 g
In good condition. Normal traces of age and use.
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.
Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.
An embroidered part of a woman's headdress
Al-Mahwit Governorate, Yemen - Late 20th century
Made up of numerous black cords that are fastened together by using lines of chain stitch in yellow and red. In addition, these lines of chain stitch are worked into interconnecting geometric shapes. The headdresses are worn with their main decorative band over the head, while the plain cords are hanging down the wearer's back.
Length = 120 cm
Weight = 250 g
In good condition. Normal traces of age and use.
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.
Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Cotton, Silk
Country of Origin
Yemen
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Estimated period
1980-1990
Height
120 cm
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