Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Velvet shalitah

Velvet shalitah

Part of a navy blue velvet shalitah skirt, with silver filigree. Belonged to Shams al-Muluk Jahanbani.

Item Details

  • Date [late 19th-early 20th century]
  • Notes

    Skirt had been cut in half. 300 x 45 – length of full Shalitah would be 600 cm. Historical note: Shalitah was a short, layered skirt.

  • Collections Bahman Bayani
  • Repository Bahman Bayani Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions.
  • Accessed 14 February 2012
  • Last Edited 20 July 2012
  • Record no. 31g187
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