Transylvanian Dowry Bed Pillow Case 100 x 46cm
£160.00
Transylvanian Dowry Bed Pillow Case 100 x 46cm
Beautiful antique embroidered traditional pillow case from TransylvaniaUnusual rose pattern. 5 sets of roses on each side and a geometric pattern at the base. In excellent condition
Slightly faded looking red on a natural ecru linen
103 x46cm
Beautiful embroidery on both sides. All hand sttched seams and hems
This pillow case woould 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" Tradiionally village houses woudld have a best room which contained a bed laden with textiles. These large pillow cases were piled on the bed with the deorated end facing the door. There is an example here
dowry rose
| Code | DOWRY ROSE ny |
| Weight | 0.7kg |