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THE ART OF ARAB DRESS

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ZI500288 YEMEN

Embroidered tunic dress with silver – Yemen

ZI2018.500473.3 TUNIS

Embroidered waistcoat with zari – Tunisia

ZI2019.500491 EGYPT

Embroidered bridal tunic dress – Egypt

ZI500701 IRAQ

Embroidered overgarment with zari – Iraq

ZI1996.5007b UAE

Indigo dyed overgarment – UAE

ZI1996.5007a UAE

Indigo dyed tunic dress – UAE

ZI1968.50021 UAE

Silver embellished overgarment – UAE

ZI1992.500146 UAE

Cotton gauze veil – UAE

ZI1989.500726 UAE

Embellished undergarment with metallic straw- UAE

ZI2018.500121 ASIA

Metal Embellished Silk Brocade Shirt – Evaz

ZI2018.500121a ASIA

Metal embellished veil/scarf – Evaz

ZI2018.500121b ASIA

Satin embroidered divided skirt – Evaz

ZI2019.500554 MOROCCO

Qaftan embroidered with silk – Morocco

ZI2019.500569 MOROCCO

Embellished silk cloak – Morocco

ZI2018.500640 ASIA

Cotton striped jacket – Türkiye

ZI2018.500640a ASIA

Cotton striped waistcoat– Türkiye

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