DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Camel Girth Strap (gartha regma braissam or ghurzah)
NameStrap
CultureBedouin of Washiba Sands
Place madeOman, Middle East, Asia
MediumMetal (silver thread), other materials
Dimensions2 3/16 × 101 3/16 in. (5.5 × 257 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2011.55.2
Object numberFA.2011.55.2
DescriptionMainly black, with orange and blue stripe. This camel girth strap has geometric designs (triangles, zig-zags, rhombus) in silver metalic thread. Red cotton lines the strap and braids ending in tassles complete both ends.
Early – mid 20th century
Early- mid 20th century
Early – mid 20th century
CA 1965, STAFF