Greek Embroidery Hand-woven cotton ground in caramel

Hand-woven cotton ground in caramel

An early 1920’s silk beaded dress that's evocative of the jazz age

Condition Good

Both experienced early Venetian and Ottoman occupations from which there comes design inspiration

A very fine example of the best of the silk embroiderer's skills from the Swat Valley in Pakistan

Greek Embroidery Hand-woven cotton ground in caramelEarly 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