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Towel
Turkish
Medium/Technique
Linen and silk; embroidery
Dimensions
Overall: 185.4 x 40.6 cm (73 x 16 in.); Length with fringe: 90 in.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henrietta Page
Accession Number17.1437
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite linen, with groups of heavier threads woven in at intervals. Across the ends are worked with deep pinkish red, orange, bright blue, bright green and yellow silk, flowers and buds in profile and pointed trees. Smaller forms, possibly birds with spread wings are arranged in rows and between the floral motives. Edged with a fringe of twisted linen thread and red silk tassels.