Group of Syrian Garments with Festive Dress, Abaya, Agal Headcord, and Two Headscarfs

late 19th–early 20th century

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Culture or place

Syria

Medium

Linen, silk, metal wrapped thread; plain weave, embroidered

Size

Underrobe (a): H. 56 in. (142.2 cm) W. 65 3/4 in. (167 cm) Aba (b): H. 53 1/2 in. (135.9 cm) W. 59 1/2 in. (151.1 cm) Kufiyah (c): H. 89 3/4 in. (228 cm) W. 23 in. (58.4 cm) Agal (d): H. 2 in. (5.1 cm) W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) D. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Kufiyah (e): H. 65 in. (165.1 cm) W. 45 3/4 in. (116.2 cm)

Type

Main dress

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed