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ANTIQUE BEDOUIN COSTUMES-OLD TEXTILES FROM CENTRAL ASIA AND NAGALAND-OTTOMAN FABRICS
ETHNIC DRESS AND CLOTHING
 ID #: 218 |
A wonderful old
wedding Bedouin dress from the village of Saraqueb,
about 65 km South of Aleppo in North Syria. The dresses of this village
are characterized by their large surfaces of red embroidery on dark
cotton and their finelly worked seams. The motifs are often geometrical,
ressembling the forms of Bedouin jewelry. These thobs were embroidered
at the origin by the young girls from the childhood and used at their
wedding. See " The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter for
more details on Syrian dresses. About 30 to 40 years old, embroidered
mainly in red-orange silk with white, green, blue and yellow additions.
In good conditions, but need dry cleaning. No tear. Measuring about 133
cm. ( 52.36" ) in height and 63 cm. ( 24.8" ) armpit to armpit. A great
sample !!
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 ID #: 20
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A great old Suzanni from
Uzbekistan. Excellent quality of embroidery and small size, ideal
for wall decoration !
In very good conditions, no tears or stains. It measure approx. 96 cm.
by 151 cm. ( 37.79" by 59.44 " ).
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 ID #: 217 |
A great old
wedding Bedouin dress from the village of Saraqueb,
about 65 km South of Aleppo in North Syria. The dresses of this village
are characterized by their large surfaces of red embroidery on dark
cotton and their finelly worked seams. The motifs are often geometrical,
ressembling the forms of Bedouin jewelry. These thobs were embroidered
at the origin by the young girls from the childhood and used at their
wedding. See " The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter for
more details on Syrian dresses. About 30 to 40 years old, embroidered
mainly in red-orange silk with white, green, blue and yellow additions.
In good conditions, but need dry cleaning. No tear. Measuring about 127
cm. ( 50" ) in height and 63 cm. ( 24.8" ) armpit to armpit. A superb
sample !!
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 ID #: 201 |
A rare antique
Pitchwai Rajasthan North India, early 20th Century. Excellent
quality of painting, fresh colors and superb design. In good conditions,
but worn by places. Replaced on cotton support. Signature below rigth.
It measure about 80 cm. (
31.49 " ) in height and 70 cm. ( 27.55" ) in width. A
collector's piece !
Price : US$ 1100.00
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 ID #: 206 |
A great antique
festive dress from the Qalamoun, in Northern Lebanon.
Late 19th, early 20th century. The technique and pattering of the
embroidery is reminiscent of the forms common in Turkey, with islamic
motifs. A rare sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses. White linen in very good conditions ( same small
stains ). See similar dress and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 178 ss.
The height is about
144 cm. ( 56.69" ) and it measure ca 64 cm. ( 25.19" ) armpit to armpit.
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 ID #: 209 |
A colorfoul old and
original dress from North Syria, probably Maaret en-Numan
region. About 30 to 50 years old. Here the choice of the colours is
different than in others places of the region. The embroidery
decorations of the dress are concentrated on the back lower part and on
the sides. In very good conditions, some dirt easy to remove. See
more on these dresses in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 181 ss.
The height is about
135 cm. ( 53.14" ) and it measure ca 55 cm. ( 21.63" ) armpit to armpit.
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 ID #: 219 |
A lovely old silk bath
cloth " Ikat " from Aleppo, in North Syria. Made of three
bands of different design sewed together. Very old piece, in excellent
conditions, no stains and no tears ! Early to mid 20th Century. See
more on these Ikat in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 200 and 216. It measure about
218 cm. ( 85.82" ) in length and the width is 60 cm. ( 23.62" ). RARE !
Price : US$ 150.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 225 |
A wonderful old
festive skirt from the Oasis of es-Schune,
in Syria. Hand embroidered skirt, with red, green and blue silk threads
on black satin or rayonne. Dense cross-stich pattern. No lining at the
interior. The colors are more red than violet ( the pictures do not give
the real color ). About 30 to 40 years old. See similar sample in " The
arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 182. In good
conditions, clean and no stains. The elastic belt is missing. Measuring about
93
cm. ( 36.61" ) in height and 152 cm. ( 59.84" ) in
circumference at the waist. A superb
sample !!
SOLD
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 ID #: 212 |
A superb antique
embroidered sleeve of syrian festive dress from Quteife. Red cotton with meticulous
and wonderful embroidery.
Early 20th Century. See similar dress in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 178. In very good
conditions, no stains or tears. It measure about 107 cm. ( 42.12" )
by 25 cm. ( 9.84" ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 204
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A beautiful old
Bedouin " Abaya " or tunic probably from Rashaida Nomads in
Sudan. An excellent sample in good conditions, but need dry cleaning. An
important part of the decor is made with real silver threads ( darker on
the pictures ). Traditionnal Bedouin garment for women, made from differents
strips of cloth sewn together. See very similar decoration in " Africa
adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 274 ss. The maximum height measure about 113 cm.
( 44.48" ) and the width is ca 113 cm. ( 44.48" ). Easy to wear : no
sleaves ! The last picture represent on other piece but is helpful to
understand the way to wear it.
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: 26
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A rare old body cloth
from Sema or Chang Tribes in Nagaland, Northeast India. See
similar body cloth in " The Nagas " by Julian Jacobs, p. 276
ss. Black and red cloth decorated with cowrie shells and 28 dangles made
up of dark brown glass beads and copper pipes. In good conditions, with
some pieces unsewn. It measure about 134 cm. ( 52.75 inches ) by
95 cm. ( 37.40 inches ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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 ID #: 221 |
A superb old Turkmen
woman's coat. Vintage handwoven silk and cotton fabric embroidered
in yellow with gilt threads. Decorated with two old coins dated 1356 (
1937 AD ). The interior is made of Russian printed cotton fabric. In
good conditions but worn by places. Need dry cleaning. A rare sample !
The height is about
113 cm. ( 44.48" ) and it measure ca 50 cm. ( 19.68" ) armpit to armpit.
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 ID #: 27
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A superb antique men's
embroidered waistcoat from North Syria. Red and white cotton
finelly embroidered with black, yellow, pink and white threads. About 60
to 80 years old, possibly Ottoman period. See " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 181. In very good
conditions. It measure about 45 cm. ( 17.71 inches ) in height and
43 cm. ( 16.92 inches ) in width.
Price : US$ 90.00
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 ID #: 205
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A very pretty old
Bedouin " Abaya " or tunic probably from Rashaida Nomads in
Sudan. A very good example in fine conditions. An
important part of the decor is made with real silver threads ( darker on
the pictures ). Traditionnal Bedouin garment for women, made from differents
strips of cloth sewn together. See very similar decoration in " Africa
adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 274 ss.
The maximum height measure about 102 cm.
( 40.15" ) and the width is ca 133 cm. ( 52.36" ). Easy to wear : no
sleaves !
Price : US$ 150.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 207
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A superb antique
women's coat from the outskirts of Kafr Tacharim, in Syria. Early 20th century.
Women's coats from this area differ from other areas by being
considerably wider at the bottom. The embroidery decorations of the
coats are concentrated on the upper opening and the facings. The whole
surface of the triangular patterned areas of the two facings is covered
with embroidery. A rare sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses : the embroidered pattern of the wrist correspond
to the work inside. In very good conditions, but the interior below (
not decorated ) is worn. See similar coat and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 190.
The height is about
133 cm. ( 52.36" ) and it measure ca 40 cm. ( 15.74" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #: 211
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A wonderful antique mirror
bag from North Syria. Red cotton with meticulous embroidery.
Early 20th Century. The pictures show the bag front and back. See
more on these bags in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 180. In very good
conditions, no stains or tears. It measure about 22 cm. ( 8.66" )
by 18.5 cm. ( 7.28" ). RARE !
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 208
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A beautiful old
women's dress from North Syria, probably Chan Sheichun region. About
30 to 40 years old. The embroidery decorations of the coats are
concentrated on the back lower part and on the sides. An excellent sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses. In very good conditions, some dirt easy to remove. See similar
dress and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 186.
The height is about
120 cm. ( 47.24" ) and it measure ca 63 cm. ( 24.8" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 190.00
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 ID #: 213
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A nice antique
Ottoman Turkish cotton belt, North Syria 19th Century (
the pictures represent only partly the piece ). White cotton with
reversible embroidery, in blue at one end and in red at the other with
additional silver decoration. As usual stains but only one small tear,
overall in good conditions. See more on these pieces at
the website of the Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait. It measure about 145 cm. (
57.08" ) in length and 23.5 cm. ( 9.25" ) in width.
Price : US$ 80.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 220 |
An attractive old
wedding Bedouin jacket from the village of Saraqueb,
about 65 km South of Aleppo in North Syria. This jacket was made using
an old dress, cut in the middle to make it easier to wear. These thobs were embroidered
at the origin by the young girls from the childhood and used at their
wedding. See " The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter for
more details on Syrian dresses. About 30 to 40 years old, embroidered
mainly in red-orange silk with white, green, blue and yellow additions.
In good conditions, but need dry cleaning. No tear. Measuring about 76
cm. ( 29.92" ) in height and 63 cm. ( 24.8" ) armpit to armpit.
SOLD
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 ID #: 210
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A great quality old
women's coat probably from Qalamoun outskirts. About
40 to 80 years old. Superb embroidery work. The interior is black with
small print flowers. An excellent sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses. Overall in good conditions, ligthly worn, with
one tear on the front, near the border. See similar
dress and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 175.
The height is about
124 cm. ( 48.81" ) and it measure ca 58 cm. ( 22.83" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 180.00
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 ID #: 223
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A rare old
women's coat from North Syria, probably Chan Sheichun region or es-Schune. About
30 to 40 years old. The embroidery decorations of the coats are
concentrated on the chest and shoulders. An excellent sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses. In very good conditions, with two small tears on
the back below. Need dry cleaning. See similar
dress and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 186.
The height is about
125 cm. ( 49.21" ) and it measure ca 60 cm. ( 23.62" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: 214 |
An exquisite antique
Syrian embroidered table-cloth. Late 19th, early 20th century. White cotton with
extraordinary quality of embroidery. Museum piece for collectors. In
excellent conditions. Reversible embroidery. See more on these pieces
in the Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait. It measure about 76 cm. by 74 cm. (
29.92" by 29.13" ).
Price : US$ 180.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 224 |
A nice old
women's coat from North Syria. About
30 to 40 years old. The embroidery decorations of the coats are
concentrated on the side pannel and sleeves. In good conditions, some
white dirt, easy to remove. Need dry cleaning. See similar decoration on
the side in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 176. The height is about
118 cm. ( 46.45" ) and it measure ca 60 cm. ( 23.62" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 215 |
A fine sample of antique
Palestinian embroidered pannel, to be hanged on the wall or tent.
Early 20th century. Red linen with naive design. In medium conditions :
some tears and stains. See more on these pieces in the Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait. It measure about
78 cm. by 38 cm. ( 30.70" by 14.96" ).
Price : US$ 80.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 216 |
An exquisite antique
Syrian embroidered table-cloth. Late 19th, early 20th century. White cotton with
extraordinary quality of embroidery. Museum piece for collectors. In
excellent conditions. Reversible embroidery. See more on these pieces
in the Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait. It measure about 76 cm. by 74 cm. (
29.92" by 29.13" ).
Price : US$ 150.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 222 |
A rare old
coat for nomad or peasant women from Syria. Blue cotton fabric, in
good condition, just ligthly worn ( a small tear on the back, below ).
Early to mid 20th century. Need dry cleaning. See similar fabric and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 171.
The height is about
141 cm. ( 55.51" ) and it measure ca 44 cm. ( 17.32" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 80.00
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