Tunic

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Description:

Woman's loose-fitting tunic made of "sabz-o-sorkh" (‘green and red’) silk, with appliquéd green and maroon silk, and embroidered with animal and floral motifs; part of a Zoroastrian woman's outfit: usually worn with a pair of baggy trousers (such as As1966,01.559).

Object type:

tunic

Museum number:

As1981,19.8

Production place:

Made in: Iran (Yazd or Kirman)

Findspot:

Found/Acquired: Iran

Materials:

silk, cotton (?)

Technique:

woven, appliqué, embroidered

Dimensions:

Length: 87.00 cm Width: 160.00 cm

Location:

53

Acquisition names:

From: Weybridge Museum

Acquisition date:

1981