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Prayer Cloth

MOA: University of British Columbia

3530/2

Long white prayer cloth decorated with vertical blue stripes; twisted fringe on either end. Blue stripes are trimmed with black lines. Wide blue band runs along left side of cloth, close to edge, with differently sized black stripes throughout. Edges and centre of blue band are embroidered with gold thread; embroidery forms a checkered pattern.

  • Type of Item cloth
  • Culture Ethiopian
  • Material cotton fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 84.5 cm, width 272.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Darren Schemmer
  • Received from Darren Schemmer
  • Made in Ethiopia
  • Collection Date during 1985
  • Ownership Date before September 29, 2021
  • Acquisition Date on September 29, 2021
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3530/0002

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