Art & culture
Golden Threads: Dress from Saudi Arabia
- When
- Until 30 May
- Where
- V&A South Kensington, SW7 2RL
- Price
- Free
About
In 1932, Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud founded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During his reign, King Abdulaziz followed the long-standing Islamic tradition of rulers presenting fine garments as gifts, including to foreign visitors. He gave the colourful and voluminous thobes (outer dresses) featured in this display to the daughter of the British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia in 1942 and 1952.…
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