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Egyptian Bedouin Nijab Veil – Framed Tribal Textile with Coins & Beads – Vintage Ethnographic Art
NOTE: Does not include glass or frame. Mounted on cloth covered board 30”x22”
This is an authentic Egyptian Bedouin women’s ceremonial nijab veil, beautifully preserved and ready for display. The piece originates from the Sinai region, known for its distinctive coin‑laden and bead‑embroidered tribal adornments worn during weddings and festive occasions.
Features
• Hand‑woven wool textile in deep red‑brown tones
• Original Ottoman and Egyptian coins sewn in layered rows
• Colorful glass beadwork in green, red, and white
• Brass chains and dangles for movement and sound
Good used Condition.
• Vintage condition consistent with age and tribal use
• Minor patina on coins and chains adds from a Bedouin community in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, mid‑20th century. These veils were traditionally worn by women as symbols of wealth, protection, and cultural identity.
