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Measurements

80cm shoulder to hem

Place of Origin

Pakistan

Historical Period/Date

20th Century (1970-1999 Late)

Registration Number

1992-049

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Shisha Work,Surface Stitchery,

Objects

Costume - Men,Shirts,

Physical Description

Pakistani man's shirt of neutral coloured coarse cotton (hand woven?). The standing collar is embroidered with shisha motifs with rays extending from them, each being tipped with a white seed bead. The central front opens part way and is decorated with shisha work, embroidery and small white seed beads and has a coloured tassel at the lower edge. The sleeves and bottom edge, with side spilts, are similarly decorated. The sleeves and front opening are fastened with loops and handmade cotton buttons.