shawl 'tahendirt'

Ait Morhad, 19th c.

5' x 3'10"

High Atlas woman's cape. A very fine and sophisticated tribal weaving with traditional striped pattern in naturally-colored and undyed wool.

T1.............................$650.

 

 

caftan

Fes, ca. 1930

The irridescent purple satin is from Lyons, France, which created speciality cloths for the Moroccan market. It is lined with white muslin. Of special note is the totally hand-made passmenterie buttons going all the way up to the collar. 52" top-to-bottom, 55" sleeve-to-sleeve. Rare and wearable, in excellent condition.

T2.........................................$800

silk sash

Fes 19th C.

11" x 63"

This is folded so that you can't see the full piece, which has stains on it from long usage. Soft, lightweight and diaphanous silk.

T3......................................$375.

 

 

 

woman's belt

Zemmour, early1900s

Thick ropey silk braid with gorgeous silk tassels.

17'

T4..................................$800.

Prayer-book pouch

Fes, 19th c.

silver embroidery on velvet.

5" x 6"

T6...............................$250.