Catalogue Number:
TH.2013.20
Name:
Tray cloth
Location:
Syria, West Asia (Middle East), Asia
Date:
1920-1950
Material:
Linen/hemp
Techique:
Embroidered
Category:
Textile
Dimensions mm:
442 x 1000
Description:
Tray cloth or table runner of cream coloured thick linen, oblong piece of material decorated with embroidered patterns worked in black and red thread. Two bands of red trace the whole length, bordered by minute decorative stitches. Middle section has two large crosses and other patterns, with cross stitch mainly visible. Breadth ends each have two flower designs.
