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Caucasian, Central Caucasus

Cover, 1700s

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Caucasian

Title

Cover

Year

1700s

Medium

Plain weave, cotton; embroidery, silk, running stitch (pattern darning)

Materials/Techniques

Materials

cotton,
silk

Techniques

Dimensions

Length: 109.9 cm (43 1/4 inches)

Place

Central Caucasus

Type

Textiles

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

20.425

Exhibition History

Legacy of the Silk Road

February 17 - May 28, 2006

A central field containing hooked medallions surrounded by a stylized floral border is typical of designs found in both pile carpets and flatweaves in the Caucasus region. It is possible that embroideries such as this provided design inspiration for carpets from the area.

Baku To Bukhara

April 7 - June 27, 1999

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