Explore the CollectionTable Linen

Measurements

85cm x 85cm

Place of Origin

Portugal

Historical Period/Date

20th Century (1970-1999 Late)

Registration Number

2005-005

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Madeira Work,Marghab,Shadow Work,

Objects

Household Textiles,Table Linen,

Physical Description

Set of white supper cloth and four napkins in traditional Marghab shadow work in white on cotton organza. The cloth has a central floral motif with additional motifs in each corner with a scalloped edge in fine button-hole stitch. Other stitches include back stitch, seeding and satin stitch. Each napkin has one corner motif.