Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Silk handkerchief

Silk handkerchief

According to Shahnaz Shahzadi, this was used on various occasions, including as gift-wrapping. On the day that the bridegroom’s family sought the future bride’s approval of the marriage, they brought her green sugar wrapped in these handkerchiefs.

Item Details

  • Date undated
  • Dimensions 66 x 66 cm
  • Collections Shahnaz Shahzadi
  • Repository Shahnaz Shahzadi Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 19 December 2014
  • Last Edited 31 March 2015
  • Record no. 13121A10
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