Who created "Man's Cape (Akhnif)"?

Man's Cape (Akhnif) was created by Ait Ouaouzguite Confederation in Mid–19th century.

When was "Man's Cape (Akhnif)" created?

This artwork was created Mid–19th century.

Is "Man's Cape (Akhnif)" in the public domain?

Yes, Man's Cape (Akhnif) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Man's Cape (Akhnif)

Q: What medium is "Man's Cape (Akhnif)"?

Man's Cape (Akhnif) is Wool and cotton: slit tapestry weave; embroidered with wool and cotton in heavy chain, herring bone, interlacing and stem stitches; main warp cut fringe, twined and wrapped; added wrapped cut fringe and leather binding stitched with hemp.

Ait Ouaouzguite Confederation

Mid–19th century

Medium

Wool and cotton: slit tapestry weave; embroidered with wool and cotton in heavy chain, herring bone, interlacing and stem stitches; main warp cut fringe, twined and wrapped; added wrapped cut fringe and leather binding stitched with hemp

Dimensions

147.3 × 270.3 cm (58 × 106 1/2 in.)

Classification

needlework (visual works)

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

180974

Man's Cape (Akhnif)

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