Tie Dyed Silk Undershirt
Large and loose raw silk under garment with wide sleeves and T neck opening. It is decorated in tie dye technique. This type of undershirt, used for ritual purposes, is usually found in red and white circular design. Yellow, derived from saffron, is the most expensive of vegetal dyes and a yellow undershirt like this is most unusual.
Circa: 19th century
Origin: Uzbekistan
Material: silk
Condition: some thin areas, delicate
Dimensions: 50" x 71"
Inventory number: WR3747
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