Woman's Robe (munisak) (Afghanistan), late 19th century (CH 18497707)
Summary
Woman's coat with full skirt gathered into the waist seam, asymmetrical front opening, and long sleeves which narrow to the wrist, made of silk warp ikat in bright colors of blue, green, yellow, burgundy, and white. Ties at waist are a flat braid of green and red silk with silver beads and elaborate red and green silk tassels at the ends. Unlined.
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19th century
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munisak
Date
1800 - 1899
in collections
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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Public Domain