1993.25.2.3 (Tassel)

Cotton & synthetic; tassel, ornamental; loop at one end below loop series of macrame. 5 knot patterns separated by embroidery bell-like ornaments. Top ornament red with 14 petaled white flower motif. 2nd ornament green with leaves (?) motif. 3rd ornament is yellow with 12 petaled (red) flower or sun motif. 4th ornament maroon with multicolored (white, orange, pink & blue) bird motif. Ornaments have same pattern embroidered on both sides, with tassel cord running down through their centers. The third & fifth (from the top) knot patters are identical. The other three are identical to each other. Beneath finial knot are two tassels, each with an identical pattern binding their respective dorsal ends. White & red thread is used. Through the center of white, the blue tassel material is interwoven to make geometric patterns.

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