Valance

Blue and white embroideries are part of a long domestic tradition. Designs vary geographically but are constant within generations of families except for minor individual variations. Often used to decorate the bed which traditionally played a focal part in household ritual particularly at the new year when all household spirits were honored. They are family made, by women, and family owned. These embroideries were of no local commercial value.

utilitarian;household

Plain cloth embroidered with three rows of black butterflies. Center row is different than top and bottom rows which are identical. Two ends hemmed with embroidered pattern. Two selvedge edges.