Face veil composed of a black band with colourful cross-stitch embroidery (tatreez تطريز) in geometric patterns, which is attached by a short chain on either side, and a short plaited cord down the bridge of the nose, to another similar band. The upper band is wider with ends that can be tied together. A single strand of beads extends down from the upper band, attached below three pounded gold coins. Over each eye is sewn a gold-coloured rectangular metal ornament with dangling stars and discs. Double-layered pieces of thin red fabric extend down from the lower band, and is heavily embellished with sixteen columns of pounded coins, the majority of which are silver-coloured with exception to the middle column, which is gold-coloured and extends from the top of the fabric. The coins are attached to the red fabric in a V-shape at the top, with the centre column being the exception, and running down the entire length.

• Narrative

  Purchased by donors in a shop in Jerusalem's old city. The shop owner said he collected his items in the area around Jerusalem, or in Jordan.

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• Type of Item veil
• Culture Palestinian
• Material fibre, metal, glass
• Measurements height 53.0 cm, width 70.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Barbara Heller, Michael Karton
• Received from Barbara Heller, Michael Karton

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• Made in Palestine, Jordan

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• Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
• Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3295/0039