Tajik Bridal Veil

Late 19th / early 20th century silk embroidered bridal veil on a cotton ground cloth (Ruiband) from Tajikistan. A ruiband is a ritual veil with a mesh eye cover used during traditional wedding ceremonies.

See Plate 84, Khans, Nomads & Needlework | Suzanis and Embroideries of Central Asia, 2012.

Dimensions: 29 inches x 22 inches.