Abayah
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1950
Materials
Silk
Measurements
1080 mm (W); 1800 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Syria
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18849
Summary
An abaya robe of sky blue and yellow silk, woven with vertical stripes. 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.