Greek Embroidery It is hand-woven likely in

It is hand-woven likely in Bali in silk

Size: Length 52" Chest 46"

This exquisite ivory-colored shawl was made for export

The figures are symbols of early tribal motifs which often indicated that when transformed into a garment the wearer had wealth and status

this beautiful piece was made with chain-stitch embroidery

Greek Embroidery It is hand-woven likely inEarly 19th Century jewel toned embroidered textile. While the motifs and design are familiar styles of Crete, the island shared influences with Epirus. Both experienced early Venetian and Ottoman occupations from which there comes design inspiration. The embroidery combines traditional herringbone and feather stitches in silk to create a central motif densely surrounded by vases, flowers and double headed birds which retain their original bright