A bride’s mirror holder and kohl (eyeliner) maker made of cotton and cloth. It is embroidered with geometric and plant shapes and its tatreez (embroidery) is made of red, black, and orange silk threads. It has an opening at the top in which the kohl bottle is placed, and from its lower part hangs the mirror wrapped in a piece of cloth and decorated with coloured lace and beads. It is decorated with pieces of Ottoman currency.
Object details
Town
Palestine
Materials
Mirror
Beads
Silver
Cotton
Fabric
Silk
Width
20 cm
Length
40 cm
Collection
Use
Makeup tools
