Antique Silk Embroidered Ceremonial Portier Wallhanging: Late C19th early C20th Rabat, Morocco Crete embroidery These textiles are characterized by

These textiles are characterized by vibrant

56” (142cm) wide

some very light fading but nothing very noticeable or detrimental to the textile as a whole

Outer frame edge: 46 x 34cm

*This was very difficult to capture in photographs

Antique Silk Embroidered Ceremonial Portier Wallhanging: Late C19th early C20th Rabat, Morocco Crete embroidery These textiles are characterized byAn antique Moroccan portire or mosque curtain, traditionally known as an Izar or Khamiya, originating from Rabat. Crafted in Rabat, Morocco, typically dating to the 19th to early 20th century. The textile features a prominent architectural, floral composition mimicking a mihrab (mosque prayer niche) or minarets. The upper structure is flanked by stylized teardrop palmettes and trefoils. It is hand embroidered with rich monochrome floss silk (ranging