Groom's handkerchief
Ethnographic collection / Cosmetic tools
Reference number
0002.13.0004
Date made
Circa 1920 - 1930
A groom’s handkerchief is made of beige cotton and embroidered in plant and geometric shapes, including the Star of Bethlehem. Its tatreez (embroidery) is made of red, green, and blue silk. The edges of the handkerchief have silk fringes decorated with colourful beads. 3 names are embroidered: Dalal and Fahim (understood to be the names of the newlyweds) and a third illegible name.
Object details
Town
Palestine
Cultures/periods
20th century
Materials
Beads
Cotton
Silk
Width
40 cm
Length
38 cm
Collection
Use
Special occasions handkerchief
Donated by
The Committee for the Preservation of the Palestinian Heritage