Embroidered cloth for a pillow (possibly for a wedding pillow). [Hebron region], Eretz Israel, early 20th century.
Linen, silk and embroidery threads.
The material is composed of two attached embroidered bands. The background of the embroidery is striped with dark red, orange, black and pink hues. In the center are stylized shapes of diamonds and stars. Green thread, which in Islam symbolizes heaven and is considered holy, was added to the stars.
Length: 26 cm, width: 54 cm. Good condition, the embroidery is a bit worn out. The lining is a little torn and unraveled. Coarse stitches connect the lining with the embroidery.