Textile - Bedouin Embroidered Bodice, Prior to 1987

Historical information

Piece is the work of Palestinian women living in Israel (possibly Bedouin). Donor was Dr. G.A. Wenzel who collected this piece on her travels.

Physical description

Black cotton covered with orange cross stitch and green and white touches. The design has three outlined green and white diamonds and rectangle, the latter around the neck split.

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