Abaya, 1989.144.3(08), Mariano Fortuny, Entre 1911 et 1912

Author(s): mariano fortuny, author of the model babani, fashion house production date: between 1911 and 1912 dating in century: 20th century type(s) of object(s): clothing and clothing accessories name(s): coat materials and techniques: silk, crepe (textile), wood block print (textile) description: long coat, kimono shape in gray-blue silk crepe, printed with a gold pattern available, shorter in front, closed with a tortoiseshell-colored glass bead, and a black silk trimming cord. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: brand - silk brand on the inside back neckline, woven yellow on ivory: "v. Babani / 98. Bd haussmann / paris". Iconographic description: persian motifs. Historical commentary: the abaya or abaya is the garment worn “above others” only by oriental women (muslim or christian). It is either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or the head or a long dress. It covers the body without covering the face or the feet or the hands. We find the extreme simplicity of the cut made from 2 large panels of fabric assembled at babani. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: bergeret, f. (madame) date of acquisition: 29–09–1989 institution: palais galliera, fashion museum of the city of paris inventory number: 1989. 144. 3. Date: Entre 1911 et 1912.