TWO EMBROIDERED ROBES, SYRIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

TWO EMBROIDERED ROBES, SYRIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the first of blue black ground, with geometric polychrome silk embroidery to chest and shoulders, with striped patchwork silk facings, decorative cord edging to opening, chest width 42cm, approximately 127cm in length, the second of black ground with polychrome silk embroidery to sides, sleeves, hem, gores and chest, with ikat facing, chest 51cm, approximately 135cm 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 first with some loose threads, surface dirt and rubbing to hem and side seams, the second with some loose threads and small hole on right lower front, some minor fading to sleeves, some surface dirt - might benefit from a clean