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Edge of the towel

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Description

Eastern Turkestan, Aksu. On a red fabric background, a vase with flowers on a pedestal is embroidered with colorful threads in a frame adorned with floral patterns.
Date: 20th century.
Acquired: from A. Kaimbaev (A. Akimbek) in 1977, Almaty.

Category: Clothing and embroidery
Material: Cotton material, Thread
Technique: Embroidery
Theme: Pictures and painting

Condition

The edge of the towel is torn and the fringe on the opposite side is torn. A piece of embroidered border has been torn off along the right edge. The embroidery is frayed in places and the threads have faded.

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