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
Materials
Beads
Cotton
Silk
Width
40 cm
Length
38 cm
Collection
Use
Special occasions handkerchief
