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Headcloth from the Philippines

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Post date March 27, 2020
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Rectangular cloth with concentric framing schemes showing diamond patterns

Headcloth (pis siyabit); Philippines, Sulu Archipelago; c. 1920. Silk, interlocked and dovetailed tapestry weave, 71 x 84 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1973.7.10. Gift of Mrs. Thomas Arms.