Robe of beige crepe with edges trimmed in a 4" band of pale beige silk, chain stitch embroidery

Title
Robe of beige crepe with edges trimmed in a 4" band of pale beige silk, chain stitch embroidery
LC Subject
textiles (visual works)
Description
Robe of beige crepe with edges trimmed in a 4" band of pale beige silk, chain stitch embroidery in intricate scrolling plant patterns; fits like a robe without sleeves; top ends are joined by knotted tassels; embroidered paisley in corners; Habesha kemis.
Motif
Scrolling plant patterns
Work Type
dolmans (mantles)
Location
Africa >> Earth
Date
1901/2000
Identifier
1957.012.001
Rights
In Copyright
License
Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Crepe Silk
Technique
Chain stitch embroidery Robe Shawl
Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Primary Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Institution
Oregon State University