Robe

MOA: University of British Columbia

3295/29

Long green velvet kaftan with long sleeves. Slits on both sides of the robe, and underneath either sleeve. Embroidered in yellow and olive green thread around neck, down centre opening, over shoulders, around sleeve cuffs, and along the hem of the robe. The robe has loop and button closures running down the centre. The interior edges are lined with an olive green silk(?). Small rectangular tag at neck.


  • Type of Item robe
  • Culture Moroccan
  • Material silk fibre, cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 143.5 cm, width 133.0 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Casablanca

  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3295/0029