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This textile is densely covered with silk and metal thread embroidery, shells, and glass and metal beads. It has thick red fringes added on all sides. Its substrate (base layer) might be made from linen.
| Artist / Maker | probably southeastern Europe, Balkans |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | probably southeastern Europe, Balkans |
| Medium | Silk, metal, dye, shells, glass, linen? |
| Dimensions | Average: 76.2 x 25.4 cm (30 x 10 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Embroidery |
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