Explore the CollectionTable Mat

Measurements

383cm x 404cm

Place of Origin

South Australia

Historical Period/Date

21st Century (2000-2029 Early)/2003

Registration Number

2003-015

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Closed Herringbone Stitch,Drawn Thread Work,Satin Stitch,

Objects

Household Textiles,Table Mats,

Physical Description

A white cotton mat embroidered in one corner with a geometric design in white silk. The design consists of an open grid worked in double back stitch with the spaces enclosing geometric motifs worked in satin stitch in a style typical of Afghan embroidery. The narrow hem edges a row of drawn thread work hemstitched in a zig-zag pattern.