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Embroidered Towel (Peshkir)

19th century

Turkey, 19th century

Medium
embroidery: silk threads and metal strip pushed through fabric, bend and pressed on cotton tabby ground
Measurements
Average: 86.7 x 43.2 cm (34 1/8 x 17 in.)
Credit Line
Harold North Fowler Collection 1956.675
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A vertically oriented cream cotton towel features decorative horizontal bands embroidered with glinting metal and silk threads. At each end, four repeating vase motifs sprout stylized foliage in muted gold, pink, light blue, and green, bordered by delicate geometric lines. A wide, opaque white strip of fabric runs vertically near the right edge, contrasting with the translucent main ground.

Embroidered Towel (Peshkir)

19th century

Turkey, 19th century

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