square offwhite, almost Mint, save for a spot of age stain on the cotton , off white and black Rabat EMBROIDERY, which is the same on both sides, in those ancient times, circa 1800, PEOPLE did spend time on embroidery, needlework, reference is above as per pictures- many cultures have skilled craftspeople, who can sew in a way that both the front and back is no different, save for where they decide to run a seam, along the edges.
Measurements -48 ins x 42 ins, off white thick cotton, which would be realistic, 2 age stain, about 1 mm, it is historical, antique, circa post 1800- used as a gelsa, or seat covering, couveture, it should be draped on a chair, seat as such, see references mentioned above, a more complex piece, is found in the Indiannopolis Museum of Modern Art, reference THE FABRIC OF MOROCCAN LIFE
Please note, there are Absolutely No wear , tear, save for age stains, already dry cleaned, flat packed,
insured, weight about 2.00 lbs, flat folded, as originally purchased over 15 years or more ago, from Fez, not used, ideal today as a FRAMED, WALL HANGING, on a plexiglass /couveture/gelsa
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it IS rare to find collectors, unless they have a working knowledge, curate for museums, globally, in the Leviant section of textiles,
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