Rectangular piece of linen textile, part of a woman's blouse. It is heavily embroidered with three rows of reverse 'S' shaped motifs in metal-wrapped thread, surrounded by areas of red, and two tones of yellow embroidery. Small blue and green beads have been attached. Each row is separated by a band of chain stitching which has the appearance of gold braid. The two shorter and one of the longer sides have been worked in this stitch also.
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