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Chest Panel, Bir Saba' Dress with Amulets

unknown1930

TIRAZ widad kawar home for arab dress

TIRAZ widad kawar home for arab dress
Amman, Jordan

This dress is from South Palestine and features amuletic triangles of chest panel. The coins on the headpiece were used in anticipation of future riches. Come to Tiraz to see the hidden embroidery mistake, that was made on purpose to ward off the evil eye!

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  • Title: Chest Panel, Bir Saba' Dress with Amulets
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: 1930
  • Physical Dimensions: 129 cm x 120 cm
  • Type: Dress
  • Photographer: Nour Muaz, supported by Fayeq Oweis, Lamsat Ummi Project
  • Medium: Cotton with silk thread
TIRAZ widad kawar home for arab dress

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