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19th Century Ottoman Embroidered Fragment, 1.83m X 0.28m
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

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19th Century Ottoman Embroidered Fragment, 1.83m X 0.28m

19th century
Description

Embroidered on a red cotton cloth in silk, this mysterious textile was probably made in the Balkan areas of the Ottoman empire towards the end of the 19th century. It has been sewn together for three pieces which were in liklihood cushion covers or bolsters. The design of repeating feathery saz leaves and other floral images is elegantly drawn and would make a lovely cover or item for a narrow space on the wall. Very pretty colouring, including a lovely green.

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Ottoman Embroidered Textile Fragment to the 1880s.

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SA1216588
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JR517
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Description
Embroidered on a red cotton cloth in silk, this mysterious textile was probably made in the Balkan areas of the Ottoman empire towards the end of the 19th century. It has been sewn together for three pieces which were in liklihood cushion covers or bolsters.
The design of repeating feathery saz leaves and other floral images is elegantly drawn and would make a lovely cover or item for a narrow space on the wall.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Very pretty colouring, including a lovely green.

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Ottoman Embroidered Textile Fragment to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216588
Dealers Internal Ref
JR517
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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A long, narrow 19th-century Ottoman textile fragment featuring intricate gold botanical embroidery on a vibrant red background.
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19th Century Ottoman Embroidered Fragment, 1.83m x 0.28m

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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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A long, narrow 19th-century Ottoman textile fragment featuring intricate gold botanical embroidery on a vibrant red background.
19th Century Ottoman Embroidered Fragment, 1.83m x 0.28m
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A long, narrow 19th-century Ottoman textile fragment featuring intricate gold botanical embroidery on a vibrant red background.
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Ottoman embroideries from the 19th century frequently featured stylized botanical motifs, such as floral scrolls, palmettes, and boteh designs, worked onto silk, linen, or cotton grounds. These textiles were produced for household decoration, ceremonial garments, and architectural hangings across the empire.

Artisans typically utilised natural silk thread, couched metallic threads wrapped around a silk or linen core, and fine cotton or linen base fabrics. Techniques included chain stitch, satin stitch, and couching to create raised, reflective floral and geometric patterns.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-stitched construction with minor irregularities, natural dyes displaying subtle tonal variation, and signs of age such as thread wear or metallic oxidisation. Machine-made reproductions lack the hand-couched metallic work and variable tension of true historic needlework.

Long textile fragments can be professionally framed behind non-reflective UV glass as statement wall art or draped along console tables and sideboards. Mounting the textile against a neutral background highlights its intricate handwork while complementing modern minimalist or eclectic interiors.

Keep historic textiles away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent thread degradation and colour fading. Cleaning should be left to professional textile conservators, while routine maintenance involves gentle surface dusting with a low-suction, mesh-covered vacuum.
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