Woman’s Cover, Bakhnouk
Berber people, Matmata Mountains, Tunisia
Early 20th century
Wool, cotton, natural and synthetic dyes (?)  Supplementary patterning
Dyed after being woven which creates the rich variagated tones of crimson red.
The cotton does not absorb dye and remains white
77 x 32 inches  (195 x 81 cm) full size