Turkudi veil
Maker
Sudanese
Maker
Hausa
Label TextVeils and turbans are two of the oldest, most enduring fashion traditions in history, created to emulate and honor the Prophet Mohammed. The Tuareg, "People of the Veil," pay astonishing prices for this type of cloth, woven of narrow strips and glazed with indigo powder. Tuareg men delight in the blue metallic sheen that rubs off on their skin. Each day they adjust the veil to establish social distance: it can be pulled higher and tighter to demonstrate respect for others, or remain relaxed when around peers and trusted friends.
Object number83.7
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Indigo, May 9, 2003 - October 19, 2003Credit LineGift of Anita Fisk
Dimensions68 1/8 x 15 15/16 in. (173 x 40.5 cm)
MediumCotton cloth
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