Document Type
Report
Date
Fall 2024
Abstract
The artistic tradition of embroidery in communities across the Arabian Peninsula has long served as a means of expressing local identity, values, and craftsmanship through the decoration of garments. Distinctive patterns, stylistic choices, and color palettes allow for the regional identification of embroidered clothing. This research examines a Syrian thobe housed in the May Weber Ethnographic Collection at Loyola University Chicago, using physical analysis and comparative study to identify its origins. By analyzing the garment’s embroidery patterns, construction techniques, and aesthetic details, this study not only determines the likely regional provenance of the thobe but also explores the broader cultural and historical significance of embroidery within Syrian textile traditions.
Recommended Citation
Rojewski, Gretchen, "Saraqib Thobe Identification in the May Weber Ethnographic Collection" (2024). Department of Anthropology. 3.
https://ecommons.luc.edu/anthropology_studentpubs/3
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