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End of sash or scarf
Greek Islands (Skyros)
18th–19th century
Object Place: Skyros, Greek Islands
Medium/Technique
Linen tabby woven with polychrome silk embroidery
Dimensions
27 x 43 cm (10 5/8 x 16 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ivan Hekimian
Accession Number59.613
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTabby-woven linen ground, with narrow textured stripes. Along one edge, a row of foliate sprays alternated with minute birds, all embroidered with polychrome silks in double darning stitch. Fringe with crimson tassels. Rounded patch of heavier linen embroidered with a related pattern. Ragged edges; stains.