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Early 20th Century, 12" Square Needlepoint Pillow from Ethnikos Organismos Pronias (National Welfare Organization Athens.) Two available; each is unique.
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Early 20th Century, 12" Square Needlepoint Pillow from Ethnikos Organismos Pronias (National Welfare Organization Athens.) Two available; each is unique.
Cross-stitched wool pillowcase is typical of embroidery in the island of Skyros, Greece. The bird is known as a cockerel and was used as a secret symbol of resistance to the Ottoman rule in Greece.
This organization exists to help rural and impoverished Greeks find meaningful work. Located on the outskirts of the old city, its shop sells authentic, hand-crafted items made either in the city or in the surrounding countryside.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Folk Art
- Pattern
- Figural
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Burnt Orange
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