Explore the CollectionSash

Measurements
240cm x 35cm
Place of Origin
Turkey
Historical Period/Date
Unknown date
Registration Number
1992-008
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Metal Thread Embroidery,Pulled Fabric Work,
Objects
Costume Accessories - Men,Sashes,

Physical Description

A Turkish sash, uckur, of one loom width of coarsely woven cotton. The embroidery at each end is 27cm deep and is of irregular motifs in pulled work in coarse red, blue, green and purple silk against a background worked in gold coloured metal plate. The warp threads at either end are twisted into a fringe.

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