al-Quta basket

NameStraw box; cosmetics storage; bridal makeup tools

Artist Artist Not Recorded

CulturePalestinian

DateMid 20th century

Place madeHebron, West Bank, Palestine Territory, Middle East/West Asia, Asia

MediumWheat straw, cotton, synthetic fabric, wool or acrylic yarn

DimensionsOverall: 8 11/16 x 5 5/16 x 5 1/2 in. (22 x 13.5 x 14 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2010.42.3

Collections

Palestinian Dress and Jewelry

DescriptionHouse-shaped, four-sided woven straw box with pointed top and door flap on one side of top. Each side woven separately and edged in dark green velvet and maroon satin or velvet. Inside lined with teal blue satin (on top) and red floral print cotton (on bottom). Pieces sewn together with green thread, simple bright green yarn thread tassels enliven the fabric bindings.