Berber Young Woman's Dress

Navy ground, fuchsia stripes, and a yoke worked like a jewel box.

Berber women of the Middle Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, made this young woman’s dress in cotton and silk in the 20th century. Dresses of this kind are commonly embroidered by hand and kept for occasions that matter. The body is a deep navy, striped with broad fuchsia bands that run from shoulder to hem. A rectangular yoke at the chest is densely stitched in red, pink and gold tones, echoed on the shoulders and cuffs.

About 50 by 52 inches. Full of color, and a little worn, which helps.