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Antique Greek Kos Island Embroidery – 19th Century
$2,950
£2,247.95
€2,592.51
CA$4,189.88
A$4,501.79
CHF 2,415.20
MX$53,036.33
About the Item
Kos embroideries are renowned for their refined sense of order and their restrained yet vibrant use of color. Traditionally, such panels were produced as part of a bride’s dowry and would have adorned household interiors—used as bed valances, chest covers, or architectural hangings—bringing both beauty and symbolic protection to the home.
Origin: Kos, Dodecanese Islands, Greece
Date: 19th century
Material: Linen ground with silk embroidery (polychrome)
Condition: Very good antique condition; some minor age-related wear consistent with use, embroidery colors remain fresh and well preserved.
- Dimensions:Height: 100.01 in (254 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Silk,Embroidered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1800s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Istanbul, TR
- Reference Number:Seller: 66431stDibs: LU1827346698712
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