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Embroidered towel
Description:
Embroidered towel with a striped natural ground and embellished edges with multi-colored and metal floral designs; fringes
Place of fabrication:
Turkey
Date Period:
20th century
Materials:
Cotton, silk thread, metal strips
Technique:
Weaving, embroidery
Dimensions:
80 x 43
Condition:
Fair-good: some stains, repaired edge
Notes:
Seam in the middle, probably shortened
Provenance:
By purchase