The neck opening section of an embroidered woman's blouse front. Four identical motifs have been embroidered either side of the opening, with one below the slit. The angular motif is outlined in black and infilled with red, yellow and orange cotton threads. Small blue, green and transparent beads have been sewn onto the centre areas of each motif. The opening has been secured with overstitching. Two braids made of yellow, red and black cotton are sewn at the top of the blouse opening.
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