strap; back-rest

1980s-1990s

Middle East, Yemen, Hadramout

Description: Woven wool strap (Arabic 'habwa') joined together at the ends to form a large loop. With pink, green, yellow, red, blue and white geometric designs and colourful wool tassels. Used by men as a back-rest and knee support when sitting on the ground.

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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