Gold Quilts and Blankets

19th Century Ottoman silk and gold thread embroidery textile. The square textile of red cotton is decorated in elaborate silk and gold thread embroidery of arabesques, florals and scrolls enclosed by a wide gold metallic ribbon framing the whole. Created in the 19th century, even after 200 years of use the panel still has beautiful and brilliant colors and the gold threads shine under the right light. Beautiful tapestry textile to decorate the wall or displayed on a table or a bed. A Sotheby's Auction tag from October 1st of 1993 remains at one corner. Dimensions: 84” x 84” Date of Manufacture: 19th Century Place of Origin: Ottoman, Turkey Material: Silk and gold thread embroidery on cotton Condition: Wear consistent with age and use Ottoman Textiles, 19th Century Ottoman Textiles, Gold Thread Textiles, 19th Century Silk Embroidery Textiles, French Aubusson Tapestry, European Embroidery, 18th Century Antique Ottoman Textiles...

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