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Velvet Overgarment (straight up to the waist and bottom part is corrugated)

XIX century

National History Museum of Azerbaijan

National History Museum of Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan

A seasonal woman overgarment. It was mostly worn during cool weather. It usually was cut and sewed from expensive fabrics with long bottom and lining. The presented overgarment was made of velvet, and its lining of satin. It was decorated by purl embroidery method. Its waist is cut off and corrugated. Tirma was used as a wristband in its decorative design, top of stitches were pressed by galloon, and it has two pockets. Such luxurious dresses were mainly part of the bridal dress set.

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  • Title: Velvet Overgarment (straight up to the waist and bottom part is corrugated)
  • Date Created: XIX century
  • Location: Azerbaijan, Karabakh
  • Physical Dimensions: Length- 85 cm.
  • Medium: Gold threads, scale embroidery. Clothes
National History Museum of Azerbaijan

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