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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

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

Rare Antique Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Square Rug
Located in Milan, IT
dividers. In ‘African Nomadic Architecture’ (1995), Labelle Prussin describes these mats as essential ‘to
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Reed

Vintage Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Large Rug
Located in Milan, IT
dividers. In ‘African Nomadic Architecture’ (1995), Labelle Prussin describes these mats as essential ‘to
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Vintage 1940s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Fine Antique Saharan Mauritanian Tuareg Reed and Leather Rug
Located in Milan, IT
dividers. In ‘African Nomadic Architecture’ (1995), Labelle Prussin describes these mats as essential ‘to
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Vintage Saharan Mauritanian Tuareg Reed and Leather Square Rug
Located in Milan, IT
dividers. In ‘African Nomadic Architecture’ (1995), Labelle Prussin describes these mats as essential ‘to
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Vintage 1970s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Vintage Moroccan Kilim rug - Red - 5x9.2feet / 152x282cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
, probably from the Zemmour tribe, shows a classic pattern made of stripes with traditional embroideries. The
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan striped kilim rug - Green/pink/red - 5.1x10.2feet / 157x312cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
are. It is not your simple striped kilim. It shows super nice embroideries that make it a very special
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

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
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W 58.67 in L 113.78 in
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

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Cotton

Pictorial Egyptian Textile
Pictorial Egyptian Textile
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W 22 in L 94 in
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

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Silk

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

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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

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

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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

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Cotton

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Berber Glaoui High-Low Souf Moroccan 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
H 14.5 in W 10.75 in D 0.75 in
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
H 12.5 in W 9.7 in D 1.2 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

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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

African Textile SHOWA KUBA, also for Backrest Cover
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

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

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 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

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Leather

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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Cotton, Raffia, Lucite, Wood

Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
beadwork, embroidery, or intricate designs that held spiritual meanings within the shamanic traditions. The
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Goat Hair

Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
H 25 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
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

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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

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Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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

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Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Antique Ottoman sarma embroidery is a type of embroidery that originated in the Ottoman Empire
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Antique Ottoman sarma embroidery is a type of embroidery that originated in the Ottoman Empire
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman / Turkish Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 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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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 20th C.
Ottoman Pillow Cover in Sarma Technique, late 19th / Early 20th C.
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H 14.57 in W 29.93 in D 0.12 in
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

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Steel

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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.