A small group of Ottoman Textiles

including a fragment of ogival pattern `kehma'; a satin embroidered panel, worked in metal-thread with leaves; and three small brocade `çatma' fragments mounted in a glazed frame (3)

In reality colours tonally good colour match. They are cleaner colours and the appearance in reality is crisper and more defined. Measurements: A fragment of ogival pattern `kehma'; (56 by 77cm); Some abrasions and minor losses A satin embroidered panel, worked in metal-thread with leaves; (53 by 44cm); Some abrasions and minor losses, with later fringing, with small section lacking fringing. Metal-thread still with sparkle. Framed, mounted brocade `çatma' fragments (3) (52 by 36.5cm.); Some abrasions and minor losses. Overall in good condition.
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For further discussion of both kehma and çatma examples with ogival designs, including a similar example to the fragment offered here, which similarly incorporates the scrolling tulips around the ogival motifs, see Gürsu, Nevber, The Art of Turkish Weaving, Designs through the Ages, Istanbul, 1988, pg.71, no.43, from The Washington Textile Museum (1.56).