Black silk satin skirt embroidered in a grape vine pattern (symbolizing fertility) worked in silver metal thread and silver sequins. The background cloth is quite heavy, to take the weight of the metal. The skirt is almost certainly made from an older - and much larger - wedding garment of the kind fashionable in Tunis in the early 20th century. Although it has been worn, it is in excellent condition. Length:c.100cm Circumference:c.128 cm