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Accession Number 1970.21.16 Title embroidered fragment Category Textileworking Tools & Equipment Object Type fragment, textile Date Made 1801-1900 Place Made Asia: Turkmenistan Culture Central Asian Cultural Region Central Asian Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques woven, plain Measurements overall: 27 x 25.5 cm Description

Rectangular woolen(?) fabric fragment, with selvedges along long sides. Warps of fine rust brown singles, wefts of 2-ply dark brown yarns; woven in plain weave; embroidered in white and light blue wool. Design forms…

Rectangular woolen(?) fabric fragment, with selvedges along long sides. Warps of fine rust brown singles, wefts of 2-ply dark brown yarns; woven in plain weave; embroidered in white and light blue wool. Design forms leaf of flower, with zig-zag along edges.

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