A Hausa embroidered robe - Nigeria

Of red and white stripes, with pleated skirt, the upper section densely embroidered on each side with a lattice design and medallions in shades of green, yellow, red and purple cotton, 108cm high - Estimate: £400 - 500 - Unsold.

A Hausa tunic - Nigeria

Woven with cream and oatmeal coloured stripes, the neck and back densely embroidered in cream with the 'eight knives' pattern and embellished with perforated decoration, cotton and silk, 135cm long - Sold for £250 plus Premium and tax

Bonhams. Textiles from the collection of Alistair McAlpine, 12 Feb 2008. Knightsbridge