AN INDIGO EMBROIDERED DRESS, TOGETHER WITH AN INDIGO ROBE, SYRIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

AN INDIGO EMBROIDERED DRESS, TOGETHER WITH AN INDIGO ROBE, SYRIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the dress of indigo cotton ground, with polychrome silk embroidery to sides, collar and cuffs, approximately 126cm in length, the robe of similar indigo cotton ground, with silk polychrome cross stitch embroidery to chest and sleeves, cord edging along the hem and opening, with a combination of Damascus ikat, roller printed cotton and striped silk facings, chest 45cm and approximately 113 cm in length (2)

From the Collection of Pip Rau
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 1 in this sale

Condition Report:

the dress in generally good condition, with some minor rubbing to sleeve folds, the robe with few losses, singular button remaining, some loose threads and minor rubbing, some loss to front left lapel embroidery