An almost square piece of linen textile, which may be part of a woman's blouse. A group of beige warp stripes, of two different widths, frame the centre panel. The embroidered centre panel has two types of motif alternating either side of a yellow vertical line. The larger is made up of three yellow flower heads and the smaller one comprises four linked squarish motifs in black, yellow and beige. Both have small beads attached. [30.8.67/66 is identical]
textile; sample (textiles)
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