Ottoman Ritual Towel
This is a ritual towel of medium-weight linen with fringe of plied warp ends and tufts of colorful silk. The stylized pink, orange and green floral motifs at each end are composed of satin and counted-stitch embroidery.
Circa: 19th century
Origin: Turkey
Material: silk embroidery on linen
Condition: good condition with numerous stains and a faded stamp near one end
Dimensions: 57" x 18"
Inventory number: TX4443
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