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Silk Embroidery North African Flat Weave Vintage Rug with Diamond Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made with silk embroideries, Colorful vintage embroidery north African embroidered flat weave with
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Kilim Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Rabat Embroidery from Morocco, 1900s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Th piece is in good condition done with high quality silk.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

  • Antique Rabat Embroidery from Morocco, 1900s
  • Antique Rabat Embroidery from Morocco, 1900s
  • Antique Rabat Embroidery from Morocco, 1900s
  • Antique Rabat Embroidery from Morocco, 1900s
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W 26.38 in L 33.47 in
Chefchaouen Embroidery from Morocco, Late 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is rather good condition apart from a few minor stains.
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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage North African Embroidered Kilim
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
is cotton, weft and embroidery is made of wool. The colors of this stunning rug are beige, brown and
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Antique Moroccan Kilim with Embroidery in Red, Orange, Gray and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Moroccan Kilim with Embroidery in Red, Orange, Gray and Brown, S12-0601, 1930's Antique
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Kilim Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pillow Case Made from an Early 20th Century Fez Embroidery from Morocco
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Suzani Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

Pillow Case Made from an Early 20th Century Fez Embroidery from Morocco
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling for each. The backing is made of linen. Please note: filling is not...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Suzani Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item to come by these days. Silk embroidery on a fine cotton background. Negative space has
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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

  • Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C
  • Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C
  • Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C
  • Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C
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W 58.67 in L 113.78 in
Vintage Moroccan Red Wool Floor Rug
Located in Detroit, MI
combination of hand knotted pile and embroidery. The design features a large symmetrical arabesque pattern on
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pictorial Egyptian Textile
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Egypian Textile Embroidery with a pictorial design Measures: 1'10'' x 7'10''.
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

  • Pictorial Egyptian Textile
  • Pictorial Egyptian Textile
  • Pictorial Egyptian Textile
  • Pictorial Egyptian Textile
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W 22 in L 94 in
Vintage Berber Washed Red Solid Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
elements and hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the Maghreb region
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Fine Monochrome Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
, knotted elements and hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Blue Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the Maghreb region of North
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Regular Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the Maghreb region of North
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Gradient Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the Maghreb region of North
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Orange Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the Maghreb region of North
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton

Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th/ Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is silk embroidery on a silk blue background. A rare item to come by.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Berber Bold Monochrome Thin Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
low pile, knotted elements and hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Burnt Monochrome Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
, knotted elements and hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Black Thin Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
elements and hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the Maghreb region
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Bold Monochrome Twin Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
low pile, knotted elements and hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Red and Blue Thin Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
low pile, knotted elements and hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Bold Monochrome Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
, knotted elements and hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Black Monochrome Stripe Hanbel Rug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
, knotted elements and hand embroidery. Berbers or Imazighen are an indigenous ethnic group from the
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Late 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton

Moroccan Rabat Embroidered Chest Cover, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rabat in Morocco is very famous for its embroideries. This is a good example with a pleasant
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Silk

Moroccan Rabat Embroidered Chest Cover, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rabat in Morocco is very famous for its embroideries. This is a good example with a pleasant
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Moroccan High Atlas Berber Tribe Kilim
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Banded flat-weave in natural ivory and browns, with rows of motifs in both tapestry and embroidery
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Vintage Berber Moroccan Glaoui Kilim High-Low Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
vision of woven beauty highlighting the three techniques of embroidery, handwoven wool, and hand knotted
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Indigo African Asian Bohemian Embroidery Tapestry Elephants Horses Kings
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful wall art, wall hanging, tattered and very old, origin unknown.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Tapestries

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Fabric

The Art of African Textiles 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Art Of African Textiles Clarke, Duncan. Published by Thunder Bay., San Diego., 2002. This
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Late 20th Century African Tribal Books

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Paper

  • The Art of African Textiles 1997
  • The Art of African Textiles 1997
  • The Art of African Textiles 1997
  • The Art of African Textiles 1997
H 14.5 in W 10.75 in D 0.75 in
Moroccan Textile Embroidery Vintage Decorating Book
Located in Oakland Park, FL
feminine art form of embroidery on silk, cotton, and linen-one of the most vibrant arts in North Africa for
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Early 2000s North American Tribal Books

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Paper

Africa: the Fashion Continent
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Gain new perspective on the vibrant and innovative world of contemporary African fashion design
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

  • Africa: the Fashion Continent
  • Africa: the Fashion Continent
  • Africa: the Fashion Continent
  • Africa: the Fashion Continent
H 12.5 in W 9.7 in D 1.2 in
African Textile Panel SHOWA KUBA
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Raffia

  •  African Textile Panel SHOWA KUBA
  •  African Textile Panel SHOWA KUBA
  •  African Textile Panel SHOWA KUBA
  •  African Textile Panel SHOWA KUBA
H 18.9 in W 48.04 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Embroidered African Wrap Textile
Located in New York, NY
A tribal textile from Nigeria. Excellent handspun cotton and hand embroidery, and great color
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Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Moroccan Kaftan Black Velvet Vest with Gold Embroideries
By Yves Saint Laurent, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Kaftan Black Velvet Vest with Gold Embroideries This Moroccan traditional kaftan is
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Textiles

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Fabric, Textile, Velvet

Antique African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag 1960s Collectible
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Antique Chinese Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty Crane Floral Asian Arts
Located in Hyattsville, MD
photos. Stamped on verso Sarit Centre Westland’s Nairobi Kenya Africa. Background is baby blue, appears
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Fabric

Mid 20th Century Hand Crafted Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery in Red, ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
A Vintage hand crafted Silk Suzani Embroidery in medallion design from Uzbekistan in Central Asia
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Silk

Antique Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Bag Collectible, 1940s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with traditional
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Collectible African Tuareg Hand Tooled Leather Bag Wall Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Leather African vintage Tuareg satchel bag with embroideries. Vintage large African Moroccan dark
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tan and Brown Woven Ewe Stripweaves African Bolster Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage tan and brown woven ewe stripweaves and white embroidery African long bolster decorative
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Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Tribal Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Cotton

Moroccan Caftan Maxi Dress Kaftan Handmade in Morocco North Africa 1970's
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Handcrafted vintage exotic 1970s ceremonial caftan gown from North Africa, Morocco. This maxi dress caftan is
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles

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Brocade

Moroccan Metallic Gold Brocade Kaftan, Maxi Dress Kaftan from Morocco, Africa
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
gold metallic brocade ceremonial caftan gown from North Africa, Morocco. The luminous brocade fabric
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20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles

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Brocade

Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Professionally museum mounted exceptional antique African Kuba textile with brown small textile
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20th Century Congolese Shadow Boxes

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Cotton, Raffia, Lucite, Wood

Pair of Bolster Pillows in Vintage Tan & Brown African Woven, Ghana 1980's
Located in New York, NY
with white embroidery from late 20th century Ghana. Decorative pillows were handcrafted and designed
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Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Tribal Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen

Stitch your own Steel Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
chair with African Kuba cloth embroidery was custom made for specific application in a children’s area
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2010s South African Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Stainless Steel

21st Century Dinka Central Table in Leather Col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The leather with Etro logo embroidery is one of the main features of the Dinka table. The African
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

21st Century Dinka Side Table in Leather Col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The leather with Etro logo embroidery is one of the main features of the Dinka table. The African
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Vintage Silk Suzani Hand Embroidered Tapestry Featuring a Pair of Partridges
Located in Barrington, IL
Central Asia. The design of this Suzani Embroidery is very unique and is unlike most Suzani embroideries
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Vintage 1950s Uzbek Tapestries

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Silk, Cotton

Vintage Hand Embroidered Uzbek Suzani Textile Wall Art in Prayer Rug Design
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful handstitched Suzani Embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. Most Suzani
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Antique 1890s Uzbek Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Silk Suzani Hand Embroidered Tapestry Featuring a Pair of Peacocks
Located in Barrington, IL
Central Asia. The design of this Suzani Embroidery is very unique and is unlike most Suzani embroideries
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Vintage 1950s Uzbek Tapestries

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Cotton, Silk

Small Emboidered Hanging Sling Chair For Kids
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
also request that we do the embroidery / cross stitch pattern for you at an additional cost. They
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2010s Minimalist Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Violet Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century / E 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
reccommended. Antique Ottoman sarma embroidery is a type of embroidery that originated in the Ottoman Empire
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Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Violet Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th C / E 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Africa from the late 13th century to the early 20th century. Sarma embroidery refers to a style of
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Early 20th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Violet Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century / E 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Africa from the late 13th century to the early 20th century. Sarma embroidery refers to a style of
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Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Africa from the late 13th century to the early 20th century. Sarma embroidery refers to a style of
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

  • Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
  • Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
  • Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
  • Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
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H 14.18 in W 24.81 in D 0.2 in
Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Africa from the late 13th century to the early 20th century. Sarma embroidery refers to a style of
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

  • Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
  • Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
  • Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
  • Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
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H 14.57 in W 28.75 in D 0.2 in
Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, Late 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Africa from the late 13th century to the early 20th century. Sarma embroidery refers to a style of
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, Late 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Africa from the late 13th century to the early 20th century. Sarma embroidery refers to a style of
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Blue Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Africa from the late 13th century to the early 20th century. Sarma embroidery refers to a style of
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

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African Embroidery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of African embroidery available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and cotton. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of African embroidery — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each choice in our collection of African embroidery bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of African embroidery over the years, but those crafted by Atelier Lam and antique textiles galleries are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an African Embroidery?

The average selling price for a piece of African embroidery at 1stDibs is $525, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.