Antique Greek Wedding Textile 9'4" x 7'10"

SIZE: 9.4 X 7.10 FT.

ORIGIN: GREECE

CIRCA: 1840s

MATERIAL: HANDSPUN WOOL

This antique Greek wedding ceremonial textile, likely from the nineteenth century, is crafted with delicate embroidery on a warm terracotta orange ground. At the centre, beneath an arched striped architectural frame, stands a traditionally dressed Greek couple, the groom in a fustanella (pleated kilt), embroidered waistcoat, sash and cap, holding a rifle, symbolising protection and masculinity. In contrast, the bride stands beside him in a long dress with a headscarf, reflecting modesty and grace. Their joined depiction under the arch suggests unity and marital bond. Surrounding the couple, embroidered leaves and floral sprigs fill the field, representing fertility, growth and life. Above the arch, two facing birds, possibly doves, evoke love, harmony and good fortune. The stepped pattern below the arch symbolises the transition into a new phase of life – marriage. The broad borders are filled with geometric and stylised botanical motifs, worked in fine, subtle embroidery, creating an intricate frame. The textile ends in soft fringes, adding a tactile decorative finish. Such ceremonial pieces were cherished heirlooms, often gifted to brides or used to decorate wedding spaces, reflecting local artistry and cultural meaning.

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