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Syrian, Syria

Man's or woman's robe, 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Syrian

Title

Man's or woman's robe

Year

1800s

Medium

Silk, cotton; satin weave, quilted

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk

Dimensions

61 x 124.5 cm (24 x 49 inches)

Place

Syria

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Robert Blumenthal

Object Number

84.031

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Sartorial Sanctuary

December 19, 2008 - April 26, 2009

Syria enjoyed a key position on the Silk Road, and by the 8th century had become a center of luxury silk production and weaving; its famed artisans supplied their wares across the Islamic world, including India and Central Asia, as well as to countries closer to home. The delicate and elaborate hand quilting on this glistening satin-weave silk fabric represents untold hours of work. Made in an area awash with lavish silks, this robe represents a pinnacle of workmanship and refinement.

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