Early 20th century
Elaborately decorated waistcoat with a floral design in couched cords (passementerie) on the front and back. In addition some of the details are worked in purl metal threads. There are two large paisley (buteh) motifs on the back of the garment.
TRC 2022.2357b
Waistcoat
Textile Research Centre
Metal wool silk synthetic
Hand embroidered metal thread embroidery (cords braids purl) passementerie