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Assuit shawl
early 20th Century
A black net threaded with metal plate, called Assuit (Assyut) or tulle bi-telli. The metal is a continuous 'thread' which is folded down and cut between each stitch by the action of the thumb. The ...
Applique panel
c. 1938
A hand stitched applique panel of a stylised female Egyptian figure holding an ankh and flail, and lamp. Also depicted are a bird, feather of Maat, pyramid and plant, The panel is bordered by purple...