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Headkerchief, 1700s. Creator: Unknown.

Headkerchief, 1700s. This beautiful kerchief, worn wrapped around the head, was part of elegant bathing equipment that well-to-do women wore while relaxing in a hammam after bathing. The floral and foliate embroidery reflect a fashion that lasted for more than a century. This example is dominated by brilliant crimson and blue silk stitches.
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Headkerchief, 1700s. Creator: Unknown.
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Headkerchief, 1700s. This beautiful kerchief, worn wrapped around the head, was part of elegant bathing equipment that well-to-do women wore while relaxing in a hammam after bathing. The floral and foliate embroidery reflect a fashion that lasted for more than a century. This example is dominated by brilliant crimson and blue silk stitches.
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Image size:
6524 x 1451 px | 27.1 MB
Print size:
55.2 x 12.3 cm | 21.7 x 4.8 in (300 dpi)
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