Factory woven and printed cloth machine embroidered
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Pair of trousers with an unbleached calico top a blue and white flower print is used for the crotch while the mid-leg section is in a printed design of stylised flowers in bright colours on a red ground. The lower legs are in a dark red synthetic material. The leg cuffs are decorated with embroidered quatrefoils and trefoils in white black and orange outlined in magenta metallic yarn.
This is a modern version of the traditional Turkmen undertrousers for women. Acquired in July/August in Gonbad-e Qabus.
Acquired in Iran during the TRC/Shell's project on Iranian traditional dress at the turn of the millennium 1997-2000.