woman's wedding veil
woman's wedding veil
Culture
Tajik people
Creation date
mid 1800s
Materials
cotton with silk embroidery
Credit line
Gift of George W. O'Bannon
Accession number
2000.272
Collection
Not Currently On View
An exquisitely embroidered wedding veil was worn by the bride during the wedding procession and ceremony, which often lasted several days.
The veil entirely covered the face, but a small mesh window in the center allowed the bride to see out.
