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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Pair of Embroidered Sleeves (raf-raf)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Pair of Embroidered Sleeves (raf-raf)

Maker Tunisian Artist
Datelate 20th century
Made/manufacturedRaf Raf, Tunisia
MediumCotton, wool, silk
Dimensionseach sleeve: 18 1/2 × 13 in. (47 × 33 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Marian Davis
Object number2016.38.3
Collections
DescriptionWhite openwork cloth (mesh) completely overstitched with polychrome embroidery in bold hexagonal patterns, silk lace trim
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Pair of Embroidered Sleeves (raf-raf)
Tunisian Artist
late 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Pair of Embroidered Sleeves (raf-raf)
Tunisian Artist
late 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Pair of Embroidered Sleeves (raf-raf)
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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