Three Rabat floss silk embroideries, Central Morocco

Estimate

800 - 1,200 GBP

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Description

Three Rabat floss silk embroideries
approximately 107 by 120cm;
3ft. 6in. by 3ft. 11in.

comprising a Rzma (illustrated) and two fragments made up as panels

Catalogue Note

The Rzma was used as a wrapping cloth, for example to bundle up clean clothes for the hammam, or as a presentation for gifts. The present example is unusual for the bird motifs found in the border sprays.