Model prayer mat for furnishing the model tent. Rectangular black moire with the arch and border outlined in white chain stitch in scrolls. The space between arch and border is filled with scrolls in yellow chain stitch and two sun motifs in with chain stitch; hemmed on the top and two side borders.
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