Day 97: Bargello Assam Handloom Shambag Design

According to Nikki Sheuer’s research, the Nagas of Assam, India created this interesting design, which is on display in the Museum of Primitive Art in New York City, NY.

The Bargello pattern is found on page 16 in Designs for Bargello by Nikki Scheuer, with color photos of the original piece on page 142.

It has twin peak diamonds that are worked first with a main color; and then filled in with a contrasting color.

I used Twedie 18 and Silk n’ Ivory threads to stitch the design.

Interesting Tidbit: Designs for Bargello

Designs for Bargello by Nikki Scheuer is full of historical information about textiles, threads and fibers from around the world.

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