design-is-fine:Sequin jacket with Egyptian motifs, 1923. Hand-beaded lurex, unknown maker. V&AIn
design-is-fine:Sequin jacket with Egyptian motifs, 1923. Hand-beaded lurex, unknown maker. V&AIn 1922 Howard Carter uncovered the tomb of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun … spectacular jewellery, chariots, furniture, alabaster vessels and the gold mummy mask. The objects sparked enormous popular interest in all things Egyptian. Imagery such as lotus flowers, scarabs, hieroglyphics, pylons and pyramids appeared in many forms of decorative arts, as can be seen in this exquisite evening jacket. V&A -- source link