DepartmentTextiles-Middle East

Dress

NameDress

Datecirca 1960, staff

Place madeSana'a, Yemen, Middle East, Asia

Mediumcotton, brass, shell

DimensionsOverall: 46 1/16 x 55 1/8 in. (117 x 140 cm)
Other (opening): 12 3/16 in. (31 cm)

Credit LineIFAF

Object numberFA.2002.11.16

DescriptionPolished dark indigo cotton, long sleeve tunic with opening, front placket embroidered in white, red, blue with small metal disks, chain and shell pieces attached. Front side, elaborate geometric design - embroidered shoulder panels and two stripes of embroidery down the back. All hand sewn.