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Embroidered Towel (Peshkir)

19th century

Turkey, 19th century

Medium
embroidery; silk and gold filé on cotton tabby
Measurements
Average: 102.9 x 54 cm (40 1/2 x 21 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harold North Fowler Collection 1956.685
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A horizontally long cream-colored cotton cloth is embroidered at each end with a vertical row of five floral motifs. These curved paisley-like shapes are intricately worked in pink, blue, and glinting gold thread. A narrow, braided gold trim finishes the short edges. The central fabric displays a fine grid-like texture and scattered faint brown spots. This symmetrical composition frames a wide, plain rectangular field at the center.

Embroidered Towel (Peshkir)

19th century

Turkey, 19th century

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