Dowry Pillow. Transylvanian 1930 s
£160.00
Dowry Pillow. Transylvanian 1930 s
Beautiful antique embroidered traditional decorative/dowry pillow case from Transylvania. In excellent condition
91x54cm
Beautiful embroidery on both sides. All hand stitched seams and hems
This pillow case would have been made as a dowry piece, most of its life being spent either in a dowry chest or on display in the "best room" Traditionally village houses would have a best room which contained a bed laden with textiles. These large pillow cases were piled on the bed with the decorated end facing the door. There is an example here
We have more of these pillow cases. textiles@parna.co.uk for enquiries
| Product Code: | JTDCC1.D48 |
| Weight: | 0.8kg |