Quilt Facing - Pomegranate Motifs

QuiltTurkishPomegranate.jpg

Dublin Core

Title

Quilt Facing - Pomegranate Motifs

Description

Quilt facing, or bedding, from the Ottoman empire embroidered with continuous patterns of the pomegranate motif. The pomegranates are faced with two large serrated leaves on either side of the fruit. This style of border is common among seventieth to eighteenth century Ottoman embroideries .

Source

Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Asia

Publisher

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Date

Ottoman Empire, 17th-19th century

Contributor

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Format

embroidered quilt facing; linen plain weave with silk embroidery.