wall hanging; towel

Wall hanging or towel. Oblong shape, designs composed of different coloured lines. White background, polychrome lines (black, yellow, green). (White and coloured thread- about 40-50 years ago coloured wool thread was used instead of cotton). Length 520mm, width 440mm.

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