Greek Embroidery In very good condition with

In very good condition with a few small repairs

This piece measures 48” x 46” if the side seam is opened

Period: Late 19th or turn of the 20th Century

Hand-woven cotton ground in caramel

Greek Embroidery In very good condition withEarly 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