Square headscarf made of singles handspun natural cotton. It is embroidered along one of the warp edges and along half of one selvedge. It has a row of alternating geometric motifs, worked predominantly in red, and with some yellow, orange, green and black woollen thread. A row of black and red heart motifs is embroidered along the side and half of the lower edge. The warp ends are knotted at the embroidered edge. The other warp edge has been turned and hand sewn. This edge also has a double red band. A fringe, to mimic the warp ends, is applied to the embroidered selvedge.
headscarf; textile
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