19th C Middle Eastern Thobe Ceremonial Malak Dress
拍卖行： Kavanagh Auctions
专场： 古董、装饰艺术与精美艺术品拍卖会
拍品描述
A traditional 19th C Middle Eastern Palestinian Thobe, specifically a ceremonial Malak or Queenly dress from the Bethlehem region, featuring elaborate silk embroidery and red, orange, maroon and black silk and cotton fabric. Features: Heavy, intricate embroidery on the chest panel (qabbeh) and sleeves, using distinctive motifs like sa'at (watches), long, triangular, wide-flaring Mradan Sleeves and cuffs decorated with manajil (sickle) and watch pattern stitching. Dimensions: Garment measures 54 inches W (sleeve to sleeve), 56 inches L from collar to hem. Sleeve drop 27 inches.
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