Description & Technical information

This Ottoman silk turban cover is embroidered in various coloured floss silks and couched metal thread on a red ground. It features a central roundel surrounded by sprigs of flowers.

Date:  18th century
Period:  1600-1750, 1750-1850, 18th century
Origin:  Turkey
Medium: Silk
Dimensions: 123 x 125 cm (48³/₈ x 49¹/₄ inches)
Categories: Oriental and Asian Art, Textiles