Woman’s Head and Shoulder Mantle (Adghar)

Unknown artist

early to mid-20th century

Loose plain wool weave, subsequently tie-dyed

Yale University Art Gallery

A woven textile, likely a mantle or shawl, features a dark brown upper section that transitions to a wide band of cream, bordered by reddish-brown and orange hues. The bottom edge is finished with a fringe of dark threads. A woven textile, likely a mantle or shawl, features a dark brown upper section that transitions to a wide band of cream, bordered by reddish-brown and orange hues. The bottom edge is finished with a fringe of dark threads. Woman’s Head and Shoulder Mantle (Adghar) Gift of Renate Anna Menzel