Author
Unknown Unknown (designed and made by)
Publication Date
1850
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Flowers Leaves
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Width: 223cm, Length: 127cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
ME.4-2011
Record ID
ME.4-2011
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1850
Notes
This cape is made of burgundy silk velvet and embroidered with silver and gilt leaves and flowers. It dates to the late 19th century and belonged to the female member of a wealthy and important family in Shiraz, southern Iran. This cape is typical of female fashion in Iran at this time and would have been worn over layers of clothing. This was a remarkable period for emerging modernity in Iranian style, which combined national conservatism with modifications of western designs. The excellent condition of the cape tells us it was rarely worn and was probably a gift, or soghati , brought by visitors.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Velvet, gilt thread and sequins Velvet Sequins Embroidery
Fiziksel açıklama
Cape, burgundy coloured velvet with an embroidered border of flowers and leaves in gilt thread and sequins.
Üretim
This cape was given to the donor's (Fahime Ghavami) great-grandmother who lived in Shiraz, Iran.
Üslup
Qajar
