textile; sample (textiles)

Two thin rectangles of cotton textile, joined together at one of the shorter sides. Possibly part of a woman's blouse. One section is heavily embroidered with a row of 'S' shaped motifs in metal-wrapped thread. The other section is identical save for the motifs, which are reversed. These motifs are surrounded by areas of red, and two tones of yellow embroidery. Small blue and green beads have been attached. A band of chain stitching which has the appearance of gold braid runs along the two shorter and one of the longer edges.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
30.8.67/60
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 2.7559 x 22.4409 in.; 70 x 570 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
cotton (textile); cotton fibre; beads (round objects); thread
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
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