Abayah
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1950
Materials
Silk and metal
Measurements
1200 mm (W); 1300 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Syria
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18848
Summary
An abaya robe in deep orange fine silk woven in metal thread with vertical stripes and geometric patterns. Syrian. Oriental textile.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.