Embroidered table runner

Name/Title

Embroidered table runner

Entry/Object ID

2026.2.3

Description

Greek table runner with filigree and rose motifs. Rectangular cotton even weave with brown, pink, and green cross stitch embroidery.

Textile Type

Table Runner

Category

Homeware, Embroidery

Acquisition

Accession

2026.2

Source or Donor

Jordana Munk Martin

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950

Place

Region

Crete

Country

Greece

Continent

Europe

Textile Details

Textile Shape

Rectangular

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Crete

Country

Greece

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

embroidery (visual works), table runners, cross stitch

Material

Cotton

Location

Box

Box 71

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Object Label

Label

"Traditional handmade table runner made in Chania, Crete / 100% cotton / Made at: 1950 / Dim: 65 x 35 cm."