Al Bireh Malak Thobe

$450.00
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Palestinian. Tatreez. Hand embroidered. Vintage.

Description

This thobe is estimated to have been made in the 1980-1990s and is from Al Bireh. It is made on velvet which is the most difficult material to do tatreez or tahriri on and requires a skilled embroiderer. The chest panel “Qaba” is an iconic Malak design using Tahriri embroidery. The dress has several watch motifs on the side panels, back bottom panel and sleeves which symbolize life and time in Palestinian culture. The watch motif was invented by the women of Beit Lahem. This thobe gives me Eid-Christmas vibes, very celebratory and fun piece to have!

Condition

This thobe is vintage and has been lightly worn

There are no rips, tears, stains or odors

Measurements

Length of the Thobe (Shoulder to bottom hem): 54 inches

Hips: 25 inches

Chest panel across: 22 inches

Armpit to sleeve cuff: 18.5 inches

Width of sleeve: 8 inches

The model wearing the thobe is 5’3 and is 125 lbs for reference

All sales are final

We accept payment through Zelle or Venmo

SOLD

Palestinian. Tatreez. Hand embroidered. Vintage.

Description

This thobe is estimated to have been made in the 1980-1990s and is from Al Bireh. It is made on velvet which is the most difficult material to do tatreez or tahriri on and requires a skilled embroiderer. The chest panel “Qaba” is an iconic Malak design using Tahriri embroidery. The dress has several watch motifs on the side panels, back bottom panel and sleeves which symbolize life and time in Palestinian culture. The watch motif was invented by the women of Beit Lahem. This thobe gives me Eid-Christmas vibes, very celebratory and fun piece to have!

Condition

This thobe is vintage and has been lightly worn

There are no rips, tears, stains or odors

Measurements

Length of the Thobe (Shoulder to bottom hem): 54 inches

Hips: 25 inches

Chest panel across: 22 inches

Armpit to sleeve cuff: 18.5 inches

Width of sleeve: 8 inches

The model wearing the thobe is 5’3 and is 125 lbs for reference

All sales are final

We accept payment through Zelle or Venmo

SOLD