08.16.07
Egyptian Appliqué Work
A few years ago, after I had collected some examples of Egyptian Appliqué panels, I wrote about them. The file is still on our website.
Yesterday, two different readers wrote to inquire about the age of some that they have and to ask for more information than what is provided in the lengthy online file.
Teresa Davis sent the image above.
To narrow down the age of any of these panels is difficult. Mainly, one must look at the condition of the fabrics and the state of their deterioration, or so it seems. As far as motifs, the themes are ubiquitous: camels, donkeys, people doing all sorts of things, pyramids, and other typically Egyptian motifs.
Egyptian Wall Hanging owned by Barbara of Australia
Barbara comments that this panel reminds her of the “Donkeys” textile I had posted on my internet file. Curiously, these donkeys, like my example, lack enough “legs.”
Surely, I am no expert on Egyptology, or the textiles of Egypt. I simply enjoy them. So, if anyone has any additional information, please feel free to share it with us.
Patricia Cummings, pat@quiltersmuse.com
