Textile - Traditional Embroidered Iranian Sash, Arts and Crafts Centre, Mid 20th century

Historical information

Made at the Arts and Crafts Centre by local embroiderers trained to reproduce the classical Iranian designs. Selected by Lady Amies on a trip to Iran in 1976.

Physical description

Edging strip for a dress. The design is seen in Persian carpets. Loosely woven black material with pattern darning in orange, red, blue and green with the addition of other embroidery stitches. Could be a sash.

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