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Mahdia Veil, Tunisia, Early/Mid 20th C. The Futatunsi, also known as Rda Biskri, is a traditional garment crafted from cotton and silk with brocaded supplementary weft. This distinctive piece is worn by brides on the seventh day after the wedding. Originating from Jerba, it is primarily worn during the winter months by women, symbolizing both warmth and cultural tradition. Size: 4'8'' x 12'0'' (142 x 366 cm) Published: African Costumes and Textiles from the Berbers to the Zulus: The Zaira and Marcel Mis Collection, 2008. p. 60. Provenance: The Zaira and Marcel Mis Collection.

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