Historical information

(1987 further information. This is a Turkish tent handing. The central motif is an indication this belonged to a sultan.)
Motifs feature central roundels or cartouches containing Ottoman calligraphic emblems (tughras), flanked by floral sprays, stars and crescent moon symbols.
Similar 19 th C Ottoman textiles were often created as architectural or sacred curtains (sitara) or palanquin covers (mahmal) sent to the holy cities under the authority of the Ottoman sultan.

Physical description

Crimson and grey satin fabric as a background for gilt figuring worked in chain stitch and other metal thread stitches. There is a Bebilla (needle lace) edge at bottom.