Shemaka or Soumak Pillow Case with typical geometric designs in tan, red, blue, green and yellow. A wide border with geometrical designs on a red ground, is flankled by narrow borders carrying the reciprocal sawtooth in black on a beige ground. Sides overcast with colored yarns, backed with green cotton fabric.

Shemaka Pillow Case, 19th century

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Title
Shemaka Pillow Case
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.19-1/2 x W.20 in.
Accession Number
31.81.22
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Shemaka or Soumak Pillow Case with typical geometric designs in tan, red, blue, green and yellow. A wide border with geometrical designs on a red ground, is flankled by narrow borders carrying the reciprocal sawtooth in black on a beige ground. Sides overcast with colored yarns, backed with green cotton fabric.