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Collection Online as of June 18, 2026

A vertical rectangular silk and linen textile features dense horizontal rows of repeating red, pink, and yellow blossoms. A wide border encloses the central field, containing large, circular pink and orange flower heads linked by scrolling green vines. Intricate, textured embroidery in shades of magenta, gold, and blue nearly conceals the cream background, creating a symmetrical, vibrant display of botanical motifs and verdant leaves.

Embroidered Cover or Hanging

1600s

India, Delhi

Silk on linen tabby ground; embroidery
Overall: 121.9 x 85.7 cm (48 x 33 3/4 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1278
Location: Not on view
  • ?–1916
    Mr. Jeptha Homer Wade II [1857–1926] and Mrs. Ellen Garretson Wade [1859–1917], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art
    1916–
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
  • Needles, Dye-Pots, and Looms: Textile Traditions in India. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (October 15, 1985-May 11, 1986).
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