Wedding Tunic and Ensemble

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late 19th century · Cotton, velvet, metal wrapped thread · Islamic Art

This ensemble includes some of the garments worn by a bride on the occasion of her wedding. The opulent tunic is heavily embroidered with stylized symbols which promote fertility and good luck. Bridal attires is often decorated with symbols, such as the tree of life motif, intended to protect the bride who is seen as especially vulnerable during this pivotal moment in her life.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Cotton, velvet, metal wrapped thread

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Irene Lewisohn and Alice Lewisohn Crowley, 1946