Khalkha Mongolian men’s tunic

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 67.17.1
Type: textile; costumes
Date of production:
1950s
Place of production:
Materials: silk
Dimensions: width:132 cm
length: 172 cm
The tunic (halha: dēl, (дээл)) made of light green silk. Its collar and the borders of several stripes, with geometric patterns, are made of blue silk. The pattern of the inner border sometimes depicts the endless knot. The button tabs and knitted buttons are made of the same material.