Aegean Legacies Greek Embroideries
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Embroideries from the Greek islands dazzle with their
bright colours and charming motifs. This publication
reveals little-known pieces from the Ashmolean Museum
at the University of Oxford, published here for the first
time. The embroideries include fragments of pillowcases,
bed valances, tents and curtains, as well as items of
dress. Like with all collections of textiles, the story of the
Ashmolean holdings is chiefly about their makers and their
ingenuity. Once forming the bulk of bridal trousseaux,
Greek embroidered textiles were produced and maintained
by young and old women for themselves and the house
using locally produced materials. A mark of their worth
and a platform for self-expression, embroidered textiles
also helped Greek women to negotiate their place in the
community, signalling status and affiliation.
144 pages, 20x25cm, paperback.
Written by Dr Francesca Leoni, with contributions by Susan Stanton. Produced in collaboration with the Ashmolean Museum.
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