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Rare Antique Moroccan Tarz El Fassi Hand-Embroidered Tea Cloth & 5 Cocktail Napkins Set**
An extraordinary, museum-quality vintage textile set featuring authentic "Tarz el Fassi" (traditional Fez counted-thread embroidery) meticulously hand-stitched on fine, sheer cream linen.
This is an exceptional example of master-tier textile art, featuring entirely reversible geometric needlework (Tarz el Ghorza) where the stitch execution renders the reverse side beautifully clean and precise. The ultra-lightweight, semi-sheer fine linen boasts a gorgeous translucent quality that truly highlights the immense skill required to hand-count the fabric weave.
**Masterfully Executed Design Features:**
* **The Fassi Topiary Urns:** The central motif showcases highly complex geometric urns filled with masterful hand-drawn thread needle-weaving grids, surrounded by traditional stepped branches and abstract Fassi floral work.
* **Intricate Interlaced Hemstitching:** The tablecloth features a dramatic, wide band of hand-drawn thread openwork with a double-interlaced twist structure. The napkins carry a perfectly scaled single-interlaced woven chain border.
* **Flawless Corners:** Expertly locked down raw openwork grid channels where the horizontal and vertical openwork lines structurally intersect.
* **Colorway:** A gorgeous, highly desirable monochromatic forest green thread on a crisp cream linen backdrop.
1 Square Tea / Bridge Topper Cloth: Measures approx. 33" x 32"
5 Coordinating Cocktail / Beverage Napkins:** Each measures approx. 6" x 6"
**Provenance & Condition:**
Sourced from an estate collection in the historic enclave of Saratoga, California. This heirloom set is in investment-grade, pristine condition. It has been flawlessly cared for, gently treated with a professional Engelside restoration soak, and crisp-pressed. There are absolutely no age spots, yellowing, broken threads, or structural weaknesses.
A spectacular, highly collectible acquisition for antique textile enthusiasts, or a breathtaking addition to a traditional Grandmillennial or Cottagecore afternoon tea table service!
