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Pillow Cover, Greek Islands, Cyclades, Naxos
17th-18th century
The use of a large amount of red silk thread and the geometric patterns are characteristic of the textiles from the Greek island of Naxos. Here the basic motif of a four-pointed star is elaborated upon with smaller patterns that fill the spaces between and within the stars.
Plain weave; embroidery, running stitch in alternate alignment
Silk embroidery on linen ground fabric -- 111 cm x 44 cm
The Textile Museum 81.2 -- Acquired by George Hewitt Myers before 1940
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