Dark velvet embroidered with silver thread, [North Africa, end of 19th century].
Velvet and silver thread.
The main design has three parts, in the center: a gate with floral motifs, on the sides' ornamental embroidery. The borders are decorated with crescents and stars, with hooks for hanging. It is possible that this material was used as a torah ark valance.
Height: 94 cm. Width: 47 cm, The velvet is worn with tears, spots and unraveled threads.