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CANVAS WORK, RUGS
Overview
Three examples of fine canvas work in a set of miniature Oriental rugs worked in half cross stitch on linen over a single thread.
(a) Daghestan Prayer rug – design is typical of the eastern part of the Caucasus region in soft harmonious colours of orange, yellow, cream, blue and green.
(b) Khotan miniature carpet, Central Asia, mid 19th C – Design Symbolic of life, plenty, and happiness.
(c) Baluchistan miniature carpet – Geometric design in red, orange cream, tan and dk blue.
All rugs have cream fringes at each end.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-78-2023.96a-c
Last modified
Monday, 18 August, 2025
Completeness
Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum
Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum
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