Antique Moroccan Fez Embroidery in Red Silk

Antique Moroccan Fez Embroidery in Red Silk

Sale price  $212.50 Regular price $250.00
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Antique Moroccan Fez Embroidery in Red Silk

Antique Moroccan Fez Embroidery in Red Silk

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Sale price  $212.50 Regular price $250.00
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Details

Size: Approximately 17.5 inches wide by 48 inches long
Morocco · Late 19th or early 20th century · Silk embroidery on cotton

Red silk diamonds, zigzags, and small crosses repeat across this Fez embroidery, with natural cotton showing between the stitches.

The embroidery is finished on both sides, using the traditional double-sided technique. There’s a long section of red pattern here, well suited to framing or wall display.

Details

  • Technique: Double-sided embroidery
  • Design: Diamonds, zigzags, and small cross motifs

Condition

It’s in good antique condition, with approximately 30–40 holes ranging from pin size to about 1.5 cm. There are also nicks, missing threads, and fraying at the edges.

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Moroccan Embroidery

Moroccan women shared embroidery skills across generations, making textiles for their own homes.

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