Saumur III. Napkin with a design of mountain avens (Dryas octopetala). Here the embroidered pattern of a skirt, that is preserved in National Museum's collection, has been reproduced on a napkin or a dishmat.
A design of mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) embroidered in satin stitch on the skirt of the formal skautbúningur costume of Ragnheiður Hafstein (Stefánsdóttir Thordersen) (1871-1913). Her husband was Hannes Hafstein, Minister for Iceland under the first Home Rule government of 1904. The identity of the needlewoman is unknown.
Unique and beautiful design on black cotton fabric. The design is machine-sewn into the fabric using quality string. Size 35x35 cm.
Also available as teatowel. Here.
Saumur (means stitching) is textile line for the Museum shop. The products are stitched with quality band from an old stitching patterns, that are preserved at the Nationa Museum.
