Late 20th century
The cowrie shells are said to represent the female genitalia and are regarded as fertility symbols suitable for young brides and women. Acquired in November 1997 in Cairo.
TRC 1997.0273
Dress
Textile Research Centre
Cotton synthetic acrylic plastic shell (cowrie)
Factory woven (damask) cloth hand embroidered (chain stitch romanian stitch satin stitch lazy daisy stitch)