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Furnishing textile

1800s

Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Meknès, Moroccan embroiderer

Medium
Cotton, silk, dye
Measurements
Overall: 39.5 x 54.6 cm (15 9/16 x 21 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Morris A. Black 1939.452
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Description

This densely embroidered textile from Meknès, Morocco was possibly used as a pillow cover.
A vertical cotton and silk cloth is embroidered with a wide band of red geometric patterns across the top. A central column features stacked squares of yellow, green, and dark blue thread. Flanking this, large pointed shapes with saw-toothed edges extend downward; the left is red, while the right is yellow. A thin vertical opening bisects the lower fabric, which shows several small light brown stains.

Furnishing textile

1800s

Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Meknès, Moroccan embroiderer

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