Balkan Small Tapestry Panel

This small tapestry panel was made in the Balkans in the 19th century out of silk and metallic thread.

The panel is decorated with a geometric design. The outer borders are decorated with leaves against a fret design . The decorated stripes are interspersed with plain crimson stripes. This type of slit tapestry work is similar to the kilim technique. This piece was probably used as an apron.