TUNISIA, Tunis, late 19th-early 20th century - Lot 209

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TUNISIA, Tunis, late 19th-early 20th century - Lot 209
TUNISIA, Tunis, late 19th-early 20th century Beige ceremonial costume including "sarouel" or "seroual" pants and bodice. Creamy beige silk ensemble with metallic threads and silver sequins. Decorated with large flower and foliage friezes on a checkered background. The pants are held at the waist by a drawstring, and the waist and bottom of the legs are adjustable. Checkered bodice with metal braid fastened at back with hooks. Beige cotton lining (Condition: stains, wear). Pant height: 118 cm; Overall width: approx. 170 cm; Bodice: Height: 35 cm; Length: 67 cm. 35 cm; Length 67 cm LS Women's formal suit with pants gathered at the waist by a belt; the puffy legs fall in large pleats over the ankle with the help of an invisible drawstring to distribute the gathers. A number of similar "sarouel" pants are preserved at the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac (inv. 71.1989.25.201.1 and 2, and inv. 71.1969.33.29, for example).
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