Elegant work of embroidery. [probably from Caucasus Region, early 20th century].
Metal thread and cotton thread embroidered onto cotton fabric and cardboard; beads, gemstones and glass beads; filigree silver decorations; silver coins.
Elegant decorative work of embroidery: rectangular cloth-covered cardboard panel, with symmetrical vegetal patterns embroidered on front. Embroidered onto background composed of woven gilt metal thread, with small, bright-colored pearl-like beads, coral beads, dozens of gemstones, colored glass beads, and filigreed silver ornaments threaded in. Silver coins dangle from bottom of panel.
Approx. 35X15 cm. Good condition. Minor blemishes.