MAT, Embroidered
CH1980.100
Embroidered mat, Islamic, possibly south central Asia/Caucasus; unbleached linen, coarse tabby weave; embroidered mainly in tent stitch with silk and silver metal threads; nine large squares containing labryinth motif (Chinese origin?); internal borders worked with human figureswearing possibly Azarbayjani hats, birds and hubble-bubble pipes; central square surround by mihrab and peacock feather motifs; internal and external borders marked by geometric needleweaving in unbleached silk thread; coarse stringy fringe.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1980.100 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
| Credit: | LA Mills Collection |
Material
| Linen/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Silk/Textile |
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| Metal |
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Measurement
| dimensions | 40 x 46cm |
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