Bridal cushion

Bridal cushion with wedding scene. From Ioannina in Epiros, 17th-18th c. It depicts the bride with her parents and the groom with his friend, both on horseback. The riotous floral ornaments, the attractive multi-coloured scenes, and the harmonious execution of the compositions are characteristic of Epirot embroidery. 17th c. 0.40x1.38 m. Gift of Helen Stathatos. (ΓΕ 21173)