Buqja toiletries storer

Buqja toiletries storer
Ethnographic collection / Cosmetic tools
Reference number
0002.13.0001
Date made
Circa 1820 - 1910

A buqja (part of the bride’s trousseau used to store toiletries) made of purple velvet, square in shape, and embroidered with plant shapes in tahriri stitches (couching) making up a type of tatreez (embroidery) known as surma for its gilded gold threads and decorated with rhinestones.

Object details

Town
Palestine
Cultures/periods
19th century
20th century
Materials
Sequin
Velvet
Gilded threads
Width
85 cm
Length
86 cm
Use
Toiletries holder
Donated by
The Committee for the Preservation of the Palestinian Heritage