Vintage Egyptian Wool Wall Hanging, 1970s

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A small, handwoven tapestry made of wool from Egypt, likely created between the 1970s and 1990s. The style and motifs … Read more A small, handwoven tapestry made of wool from Egypt, likely created between the 1970s and 1990s. The style and motifs correspond to the weaving tradition of Harrania near Giza, which was made famous by the Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre. There is no signature or label, so attribution to the Centre is neither documented nor claimed.

The piece depicts a scene in three zones: a yellow shoreline with a red and a black bird, a blue water area with diving ducks, and a creamy white zone with a pink mud house. The house has two beehive-shaped granaries, a dark archway, and two small blue windows. Beside it stands a woman in a red dress, carrying a jug on her head, with colorful birds flying above her. The figures are woven freely and improvisationally, and the colors are vibrant. It would add color to a room as a wall hanging, table runner, or small rug in quieter areas.

Condition: Used, good vintage condition with signs of wear. The colors are vibrant, the fabric is dense. The white cotton fringes are partially frayed, and a few minor pulls and small irregularities in the weave are visible. See less