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Embroidered Towel (Peshkir)

19th century

Turkey, 19th century

Medium
embroidery; silk and gold filé on cotton tabby
Measurements
Average: 81.2 x 43.5 cm (31 15/16 x 17 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harold North Fowler Collection 1956.682
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A vertically long white cotton textile is embroidered at the top and bottom with four floral motifs in muted pink, blue, olive green, and glinting gold threads. Each motif features a round pink blossom nestled within curved leaves and delicate golden vines. Narrow gold-threaded bands border the edges. The translucent fabric displays a faint vertical texture and small scattered spots of discoloration.

Embroidered Towel (Peshkir)

19th century

Turkey, 19th century

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