Embroidered Thobe Al-Nashal

Zari goldwork, Eastern Province

Serial ARZ-008932

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This piece has been examined and authenticated by the Arajiz team.

Piece

Embroidered Thobe Al-Nashal

Origin

Hijaz, Saudi Arabia

Period

18th century

Material

Cotton with zari thread

Condition

Excellent, museum grade

Dimensions

36 × 11 × 11 cm

Weight

1.78 kg

Verified dealer

Eastern Pearl Divers · Qatif

Storyline

01Origin & making

Hijaz, Saudi Arabia, 18th century. Cut in one width of loomed cloth and embroidered in the hand, over a season of evening work. Materials: Cotton with zari thread.

02The life of the object

An Eastern Province festival thobe worked by two embroiderers over a season. The gold thread is heaviest at the chest, where light from an oil lamp would catch it as the wearer moved.

03The journey to Arajiz

Family consignment from Qatif, with the original tailor's note. Offered through Eastern Pearl Divers in Qatif. Our specialists examined material, tooling marks and repair history, and a full condition report accompanies the lot.

Provenance

Made · 18th century
Hijaz, Saudi Arabia · Cotton with zari thread
Household use · In use
Excellent, museum grade
Entered the trade · Acquisition
Family consignment from Qatif, with the original tailor's note.
Listed on Arajiz · Today
Eastern Pearl Divers · authenticated with condition report