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Embroidered Towel (Havlu)

19th century

Turkey, 19th century

Medium
embroidery; silk and gold filé on linen
Measurements
Average: 155.6 x 78.8 cm (61 1/4 x 31 in.)
Credit Line
Harold North Fowler Collection 1956.680
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Location
Not on view
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A vertically oriented ivory linen textile features two layered panels embroidered with silk and metallic threads. Each panel displays a row of three floral motifs centered on a rounded pink and orange blossom within curved green sprays of blue florets and yellow star-like buds. Shimmering horizontal bands of metallic thread run below the patterns, leading to a delicate fringed edge. Small brown spots mark the top of the rectangular fabric.

Embroidered Towel (Havlu)

19th century

Turkey, 19th century

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