Khalkha Mongolian women’s tunic

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 2000.60.1
Type: textile; costumes
Date of production:
1994.
Place of production:
Materials: silk
Dimensions: width: 72 cm
length: 131 cm
The material of the tunic (Khalkha: dēl ) is dark green silk with medallion pattern and grey lining. The collar, the opening below the right armpit of the tunic that fans out at the bottom, and the sleeves are edged with gold artificial textile. The same fabric is used for the button stems and button holders that fasten the tunic, with buttons of silver-coloured plastic.