Hood

Description

Hood (qarqush), with gold and silver embroidery on a blue textile, a metal cylindrical amulet (attached or separate?), and coral coloured beads, worn by Jewish girls throughout childhood until marriage: Asia, West Asia, Yemen, late 20th century

Museum reference

V.2022.44

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Hood

Production information

Yemen, West Asia

Date

Late 20th century

Style / Culture

Jewish

Materials

Fabric, Bead, Metal thread