Woman's mantle, bakhnouk
Berber people
Lybia or Tunisia
Wool and cotton, supplementary weaving, natural dyes
Size: 51 x 73 inches  (129.5 x 185.5 cm)

These textiles were woven and later dyed which creates a rich and painterly color field. The cotton stays white and does not absorb the dye.  The top fringe is folded over and a velcro strip has been sewn for easier display.