White gauze scarf, consisting of two panels sewn along the long edge, with cotton borders along the short sides. The borders are woven bands in a bright blue background with concentric triangles around diamond centres. The diamonds are outlined in various colours of white, dark purple-red, orange and yellow. Short white fringe.

• History Of Use

  Netela scarf, or shawl, for wrapping around the upper body. The cloth is traditionally woven by men, but mostly worn by women.

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• Type of Item scarf
• Culture Amhara
• Material cotton fibre, dye
• Measurements height 152.0 cm, width 195.3 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Duncan Etches
• Received from Duncan Etches

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• Made in Ethiopia

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• Collection Date between 1967 and 1969
• Ownership Date before July 8, 2022
• Acquisition Date on July 8, 2022

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3577/0003