This is a vintage Egyptian Revival appliqué textile wall hanging or tapestry. These pieces, sometimes referred to as 'touristic khayamiya', were created in Cairo, typically in the 1920s and 1930s, to cater to the widespread interest in ancient Egypt following Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922. Key details: Style: Art Deco Egyptian Revival, featuring traditional Egyptian motifs and figures. Technique: Hand-worked cotton appliqué on a cotton or linen ground. Depictions: The design shows a procession of figures, likely pharaohs or deities, alongside hieroglyphs and lotus flowers. Purpose: Primarily made as a collectible tourist souvenir or decorative wall display. 139cm wide by 68cm high
