Khyamiya " Egyptian Khyamiya Tent door cover made in applica - Lot 233

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Khyamiya " Egyptian Khyamiya Tent door cover made in applica - Lot 233
Khyamiya " Egyptian Khyamiya Tent door cover made in application work, Cairo, Egypt, Ottoman Empire Egyptian Khyamiya Tent door cover made in application work. This appliqué doorway probably of a tent was used for celebrations and special events. It has been stitched in Cairo in the early 20th century, and features a variety of patterns and colours combined with Arabic inscriptions expressing greetings from the host to his guests. Khyamiya; a tent door made of highly graphic appliqué work. The upper horizontal band is decorated with a calligraphic inscription on a red background, which reads Al-hulmu sayyid al-akhlaq Patience softens the mores Patience softens the social mores Good condition for such an old piece. Minor wear. We would like to thank Mr Abdel Aziz Ghozzi, expert, for the transcription of the inscription. Early 20th century 245 x 195 cm
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