loin-cloth

1980s-2005

Middle East, Yemen, Hadramout

Description: Man's green striped cotton loin-cloth (Arabic 'futah') woven with bands and geometric patterns in neon colours in green and yellow, and in magenta, blue and white. Also woven with lurex threads in gold, green and silver. Made of two lengths of fabric stitched together lengthwise. With yellow, green, red and blue tassels. Worn with a shirt and sometimes also with a blazer.

Acquisition notes: Donated by: Leila Ingrams

Presented as part of a large collection of textile items from Yemen dating from the 1930s-2005.

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