Embroidery sampler (chelliga/shelliga)

c. 1700s Overall: 58.4 x 59.1 cm (23 x 23 1/4 in.) Source image
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These detailed samplers demonstrate the artist's technical range. Here, floral designs, protective open-palm hand motifs (khamsa) and various patterns are embroidered using double-running stitches, straight stitches, and long-armed cross stitches with dyed silk thread. Young w...

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