Bodice for great dress
Object description:
This bodice would be worn under a vest as an important part of the ceremonial costume and wedding dress of an urban Jewish woman in Morocco. It is made of dark red-colored velvet, decorated with gold-thread embroidery couched on leather cutouts. The floral patterns are organized around a central motif of tendrils encircling a form of palmette. Gold-thread embroidery was done by Jewish craftsmen, both men and women. It was a traditional craft believed to have been brought to Morocco by Jews expelled from Spain.
Object/Work type:
Cultural Heritage type:
Location:
Jerusalem - Israel
Object measurements:
L: 46, W: 48 cm
Production
Date: Early 20th century
Material/Technique: Velvet, gold and metal thread embroidery
Resource
Rights Type:
Record
Source: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Identifier: 247311