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Stole

Stole

Unidentified Artist

Italian

Long narrow band with shovel-shaped ends terminating in fringes. White satin ground weave with polychrome embroideries of grapes, wheat blades, leaves, tendrils (in blue green) and stylized pomegranates; there are crosses at each end and in the centre. Stitches include bullion, satin, whip, and padding is used to give relief to pomegranates, crosses and borders

Silk, metallic yarns (filé. lamé and frisé) and sequins

Textile Arts