Explore the CollectionHand Towel

Measurements
47cm x 109cm
Place of Origin
Turkey
Registration Number
2022-004
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Counted Thread Work,Double Darning,Murver Stitch,Pulled Fabric Work,
Objects
Hand Towels,Towels,

Physical Description

Fringed ecru handwoven cotton hand towel with two bands of embroidery at each end. The repeat motifs across the large bands are three stylised floral sprays in pale blue, pink and brown silk. A tiny satin stitched band of alternating colours of green and pink is at the extreme ends of the towel. Stitching is reversible. Some metallic thread has been used. Turkish double darning stitch and Murver stitch has been used extensively.

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