Antique Silk Embroidered Ceremonial Portier Wallhanging: Late C19th early C20th Rabat, Morocco Crete embroidery 56” (142cm) wide

56” (142cm) wide

These textiles are characterized by vibrant

Butterflies decorate opposite corners of the the panel

Embroidered with a pink carnation (which

The condition is excellent for a textiles from this era

Antique Silk Embroidered Ceremonial Portier Wallhanging: Late C19th early C20th Rabat, Morocco Crete embroidery 56” (142cm) wideAn 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