1980
Made by tailors in Riyadh. This is an expensive dress and was probably made for a member of the Saudi Royal family. Purchased in 1980 in Riyadh. After a large wedding dresses are taken down to the women's souk and sold to the local people.
TRC 2005.0077
Dress
Textile Research Centre
Silk gold and silver threads gold sequins
Factory woven cloth machine embroidery (chain stitch)