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Sunday, 13 November 2016 13:40
Shi' ite Protective Prayer Cloth, Afghanistan
The Textile Research Centre in Leiden has a protective prayer cloth from Afghanistan (TRC 2007.1132). It measures 29.5 x 29 cm. It is made of cotton with silk thread embroidery. The techniques used are satin stitch and double running stitch.
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Religious vestments and other textiles