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Mediterranean Embroideries : Church Vestment

Mediterranean Embroideries

<p style='text-align: justify;'><p>Once a Cretan woman's skirt border, this densely embroidered textile was repurposed as a ceremonial church vestment, likely worn by a priest. The variety of patterns and types of stitch is testament to Crete's long history at the centre of Mediterranean trade networks. Influences from a range of places include the Ottoman-style flowers at the end of the dotted snakes, and the Venetian two-tailed, crowned mermaids supporting elaborate vases.</p></p>

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