This is a vintage Egyptian Revival hand-sewn appliqué textile wall hanging. It was likely created in Cairo in 1920s to sell to tourists and collectors during the "Egyptomania" craze. The piece depicts figures in ancient Egyptian themes, using a traditional craft called khayamiya, historically used for large tents. It is made of hand-worked cotton on a cotton or linen blend ground cloth. The figures depicted include Egyptian deities and pharaohs, playing off of historical ideas of Egypt. 91cm wide by 65cm tall
