Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1500
Publication Place
Turkey (made) -
Subject
Stylized Flowers Carnations Tulips Pomegranates
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 52cm, Width: 52cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
CIRC.319-1929
Record ID
CIRC.319-1929
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1500
Notes
The oldest Ottoman embroideries in the V&A date from the 16th or 17th centuries. They are either whole covers and wall hangings or fragments of them. They are decorated with large-scale, bold designs in red, blue, green and yellow, with some white and black. The oldest patterns, such as this, are formed by the intersecting lines of a lattice. They enclose spaces filled with floral decoration.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Linen, embroidered with silk in surface darning on the diagonal over three threads Linen Silk Thread Weaving Embroidering
Fiziksel açıklama
Hanging, part, linen embroidered with silk in surface darning on the diagonal over 3 threads and running stitch.The field is divided into an incomplete lattice by pairs of blue leaves joined at their base by an elaborate ornament. the leaves contain a floral stem in reserve. In each space created by this lattice is a stylised red blossom containing a floral sprig with a central tulip and pomegranates and other blossoms in reserve.
Üslup
Ottoman
