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Ottoman Tel Kirma Table Hanging in Linen-Silk w/ Metallic Thread Embroidery

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 800.00 USD
Ottoman Tel Kirma Table Hanging in Linen-Silk w/ Metallic Thread Embroidery
A striking and elegant example of late Ottoman textile craftsmanship, this large table hanging is hand-embroidered in the refined Tel Kirma technique, wherein flat metallic threads are meticulously broken and worked into sheer linen-silk fabric. The embroidered borders dazzle with abstracted floral motifs, rendered in shimmering metallic threads, gold, silver, and copper-tones, alongside subtle accents of pink, green, and blue. The central panel remains undecorated, emphasizing the opulent borders and the delicacy of the textile ground. Framed under glass within a handsome gilt-edge wood frame, this piece is both an artifact of imperial-era Ottoman domestic culture and a decorative masterpiece in its own right. A rare find for collectors of antique textiles, Islamic art, or refined decor.

Issued: 19th century
Dimensions: 42"L x 26"H
Country of Origin: Turkey

Condition: Age related wear. Stain on the lower center left.