More tentmaker panel 01-23-08

When I posted about the tentmaker panel on January 21, I didn't tell you the size and several people have asked. Hossam Farouk, the maker, is a man. Only men do this work and all belong to a sort of guild of tentmakers. They sit all day working on the applique and reportedly work very fast. Almost all of their work is traditional Arabic designs. This piece is made of cotton fabric, measures about 46" square and was the smallest one Jenny had with her. I just liked the color in this one.