Embroidery sampler (chelliga/shelliga)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Rectangular textile with fringe on two sides. The textile has a cream-colored background and features various colorful patterns and designs throughout, including geometric shapes, floral motifs, and abstract designs. The patterns are embroidered in a variety of colors, including red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and black. The left side features a border with a variety of patterns, including chevrons and geometric shapes. The right side has a more subtle design with smaller, repeating patterns. The textile appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly cotton or silk. The fringe on the sides is made up of long, thin threads in a matching cream color. The overall design is intricate and visually striking, suggesting that it may be a decorative piece or a traditional textile from a specific cultural or regional context, as indicated by the term chelliga/shelliga.