Imported from Egypt, this heavily worked Black and Silver Modern Assuit piece is fully embellished by skilled craftspeople using traditional techniques. This one-of-a-kind assuit piece is intricately hand-worked in silver metal in traditional motifs. Thin strips of metal alloy are threaded into the mesh, criss-crossed and flattened by hand. The base of this piece is soft black cotton mesh, which drapes beautifully. Drape across your torso or around your hips in a variety of ways, or use it to create your own costume pieces. Measures 80" by 31".