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Albanian

Woman's robe (yelek), late 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Albanian

Title

Woman's robe (yelek)

Year

late 1800s

Medium

silk, metallic yarn, metallic ribbon, beads; velvet, embroidered, appliqué, braid trim,

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • bead,
  • silk,
  • metallic yarn

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Philip Adams

Object Number

73.086.3

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Sartorial Sanctuary

December 19, 2008 - April 26, 2009

Starting in the mid-14th century, Albania fell under the umbrella of Ottoman rule, and thus inherited many of the social and artistic traditions of the Islamic world. Particularly in the southern part of the country, the influence of Turkish aesthetics inspired vibrant reactions, here evident in the presentation of gold embroidery on red velvet (see also the man’s kaftan in this gallery) and in the arabesque motifs on the garment.

The style of this ceremonial robe approximates that of the Persian anteri and Egyptian yelek also on view in this case, and, like these garments, would have coordinated with an equally sumptuous sleeveless robe, an undershirt or dress, and trousers, or salwar. Such extravagant embroidered work would likely have been made by women of high enough status that they could afford to spend their time at home in seclusion.

Cloth of Kings

January 25 - February 24, 1985

Ceremonial Costumes

September 13 - October 14, 1973

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