Towel, Medium: raw silk, metal sequins Technique: embroidered on plain weave with punched work, Each end of a plain white towel embroidered with a large stylized floral ornament rising out of a small vase, in white silk, silk floss, and small, tarnished silver discs, surrounded by a wide border of eyelet punched work. Row of animal and floral motifs surmounts border, and on each end a short fringe of linen with silver discs is attached., Greece, late 18th–early 19th century, embroidery & stitching, Towel

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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