Fragment from a Royal Overskirt (ncaka kot)
Probably early 19th century and possibly as early as the 18th century
Raffia, plain weave; embroidered with raffia in looped edging, pearl, Roman, stem, trammed overcast and a variation on twisted chain or lateral looping stitches
106 × 41.5 cm (41.7 × 16.3 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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