Bed valance of linen embroidered in silk, Cyprus, 18th century These valances hang beneath the edge of the embroidered bed-spreads. The pattern always the same in style and general arrangement and plait stitch. Bed valance of linen embroidered in silk in red cross stitch. Divided into seven compartments by vertical bands of stylised bird and floral motifs. Similar motifs with stylised human figures form a border along the bottom. A red and white braid runs along the bottom.