Woman's veil (chadar), mid 20th century
probably Pashtun Mangal communityexpand_more
Cotton, silk, metallic threads; embroideryexpand_more
Gift of Richard L. Simmons in memory of Roberta G. Simmonsexpand_more 2007.128.21
Not on Viewexpand_more
The Mangal are a nomadic group inhabiting border areas in the east Afghanistan/west Pakistan region. Although their embroidery reveals the influence of other communities in both countries, this veil, with its high degree of abstraction, appears to be uniquely Mangal. "Wrong-sided" stitching along one edge shows where the veil was folded back to frame the wearer's face with an embroidered border of triangular design.
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- Title
- Woman's veil (chadar)
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2007.128.21
- Curator Approved
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