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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
Dimensionseach sleeve: 19 1/2 × 14 3/4 in. (49.5 × 37.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Marian Davis
Object number2016.38.6
Collections
DescriptionWhite openwork cloth (mesh) with polychrome overstitching/embroidery with floral motifs in green, orange, turquoise, black and pink on white background and center strip of blue, black and red stripes; rows of zigzags on cuffs.
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)
Tunisian Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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