Woman's Coat with Embroidery
Many designs and motifs featured on Syrian clothing are important indicators of local cultural, social, and probably religious identity. This coat composed of black cotton with primarily red silk thread embroidery is most likely from the rural areas in northwestern Syria. It features traditional designs among floral patterns and stylized trees that represent the tree of life motif or bolt oval medallions, particularly on the front of the coat. Inner linings of printed cotton are typical of Syrian embroidered coats. These linings are also found on the neckline or sleeve’s openings.
Artwork Details
- Title: Woman's Coat with Embroidery
- Date: early to mid-20th century, possibly from the 1930s
- Geography: Attributed to Northwestern Syria, Ma'arat al-Nu'man
- Medium: Cotton, silk; plain weave, embroidered
- Dimensions: Length at CB. 55 in. (139.7 cm)
- Classification: Main dress-Womenswear
- Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Marilyn Jenkins-Madina, in memory of her mother, Margaret Pyle Jenkins, 2008
- Object Number: 2008.274.7
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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ca. 1900–early 20th century
probably early 20th century
1900–1950
1930s–40s
1940s–50s
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