Bassam Barakat Antiquities

Description

A Palestinian Thobe Abayad Dress, Ramallah c. 1930. Natural color hand-woven linen. Decorated with traditional geometrical and floral motifs along side European style patterns. Length: 130 cm. Maximal width: 130 cm. Overall good condition, small mending.

For similar items see: L’Orient des Femmes Vu par Christian Lacroix, edited by Musee du Quai Branly, page 99.