Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Naqdah wedding dress

Naqdah wedding dress

The top layer is tulle embroidered with gold metal thread. Note the heavy embroidery on the collar. The sleeves end with handmade lace. The under layer is of silk and also heavily embroidered with gold on the chest and at the bottom. The collar, sleeves and hem have bands of naqdah embroidery. Probably from Isfahan.

Item Details

  • Date 20th century
  • Notes

    Photograped by Jessica Shokrian. Item information based on source data from CIJOH.

  • Collections Center for Iranian Jewish Oral History
  • Repository Center for Iranian Jewish Oral History (1203b-d-P-2000)
  • Restrictions Use of collection materials for publication purposes must cite the Center for Iranian Jewish Oral History as the current repository.
  • Accessed 14 February 2012
  • Last Edited 28 August 2013
  • Record no. 1025A172
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