Description
Our current collection of fine Palestinian embroiders shall proudly be concluded with this extraordinary rare and exquisite garment of Palestinian embroidered coat-dress, known as a Jillayeh or Jubbeh Durra’a, for some might consider it as one of the most sought-after and collectible pieces of Palestinian women’s garments.
Originating from the Galilee or the nearby town of Nazareth, where Jesus Christ was raised, this garment dates back to the Ottoman Period of the late 19th century.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The intricate hand-stitched embroidery uses vibrant, natural dyes.
The Jillayeh is crafted from indigo-dyed linen or cotton and adorned or appliquéd with multiple atlas silk or satin fabric patches or panels in red-wine, olive-green, and yolk-yellow colors.
The front and back shoulder areas is appliquéd with unusual dark orange linen fabric.
The front is open and can be fastened at the abdomen with two buttons.
The triangular shaped sides of the jillayeh and the lower back is richly embroidered with mainly cross-stitched silk threads in multiple colors such as red, blue, white, yellow, and olive-green, forming geometric patterns.
The atlas satin patches or appliquéd panels on the front feature geometric designs running from top to bottom, including the front corners and the ends of the short sleeves.
The various parts of the Jillayeh are stitched together with zigzag strips in alternating colors of white, blue, yellow, and red.
The front opening is embellished with wide rectangular ribbon from top to bottom also appliquéd on the main linen fabric, these patterns used alongside the jillayeh openings consist of alternating squares and confronted triangles are decorated with patchwork in vibrant colors of wine-red, green, yolk-yellow.
Other geometrical patterns and chevron ribbon panels are appliquéd on a confronted way to each side of the opining of the jillayeh and are decorate with cut or pierced appliquéd pattern into various geometric and V-shaped motifs.
Also, the chest area of the jillayeh is appliquéd with additional multicoloured alternating triangles or terra-like patched motifs in yolk taffeta, red and yolk-yellow satin appliquéd fabrics.
