Berber, Beni Ouarain. Handira (Woman's Shawl), early 20th century. Split-weave kilim and embroidered wool with wool shag, Old Dims: 80 x 36 in. (203.2 x 91.4 cm) New Dims 2005: 92 x 44 in. (233.7 x 111.8 cm). Gift of the Estate of Virgil H. Bird, 2006.68.1. Creative Commons-BY.

Handira (Woman's Shawl)

early 20th century

Berber, Beni Ouarain

Arts of the Islamic World

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Maker/Artist: Berber, Beni Ouarain
Classification: Textile
Formatted Medium: Split-weave kilim and embroidered wool with wool shag
Medium: split-weave, kilim, embroidered, wool, shag
Dimensions: Old Dims: 80 x 36 in. (203.2 x 91.4 cm) New Dims 2005: 92 x 44 in. (233.7 x 111.8 cm)
Departments: Arts of the Islamic World
Accession Number: 2006.68.1
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