Robe, woman's

Description

Skirt combined with a head covering with network for seeing and breathing through, of white calico embroidered in white and light grey silk, part of a Muslim woman's outfit: Afghanistan

Museum reference

A.1892.104

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Robe, woman's, Burqa

Production information

Afghanistan, South Asia

Materials

Calico, Silk

Physical description

White calico embroidered in white and light grey silk

Exhibitions

• Patterns of Life (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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