Buqja toiletries storer
Ethnographic collection / Cosmetic tools
Reference number
0002.13.0001
Date made
Circa 1820 - 1910
A buqja (part of the bride’s trousseau used to store toiletries) made of purple velvet, square in shape, and embroidered with plant shapes in tahriri stitches (couching) making up a type of tatreez (embroidery) known as surma for its gilded gold threads and decorated with rhinestones.
Object details
Town
Palestine
Materials
Sequin
Velvet
Gilded threads
Width
85 cm
Length
86 cm
Collection
Use
Toiletries holder