Pair Antique Ottoman Embroideries Silk and Metal Thread With Architectural & Garden Elements: C19th Turkey Japanese obi For this shade we used

For this shade we used a wonderful handmade Art Deco cutwork embroidered linen panel dating from 1920s

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Fabrics of this type were typically patterned with images from nature and include floral designs and garlands of leaves

I’m not one to buy contemporary textiles but I couldn’t resist these of wonderful printed adaptations of Mezzaro Tree of Life panels

Pair Antique Ottoman Embroideries Silk and Metal Thread With Architectural & Garden Elements: C19th Turkey Japanese obi For this shade we usedItem Details. A pair of finely hand worked Ottoman era embroideries dating from the 19th century. Both fragments of 19th century Ottoman embroidery, likely from the ends of a traditional Turkish towel or napkin. Typically hand spun, hand woven natural cotton or fine muslin ground with intricate hand stitching using fine silk and metallic threads. Common motifs from this period include stylized floral designs, houses, and gardens, which were