Islamic Art and Fine Objects

AN OTTOMAN EMBROIDERED CALLIGRAPHIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £380

Estimated price: £400 - £600

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Description

This textile fragment consists of a narrow rectangular band of cream-colored fabric featuring heavy embroidery in colored silk threads. The design is organized into a series of decorative cartouches containing Arabic calligraphy, including religious invocations such as Ya Allah, separated by stylized floral and foliate motifs. A long, dense fringe composed of metallic-wrapped and silk threads is attached along the lower edge. The piece is constructed using traditional hand-embroidery techniques.

L: 50cm