Hanging

NameHanging

Artist Artist not recorded

DateMid-19th century

Place madeRasht, Gilan Province, Persia, Middle East, Asia

(not assigned)Iran (formerly Persia), Middle East, Asia

MediumWool

Dimensions75 3/16 × 45 11/16 in. (191 × 116 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Cyrus Leroy Baldridge, A.1965.31.40 SW

Object numberA.1965.31.40 SW

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Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionWool support of many pieces sewn together, olive green and dull rose background colors. Embroidery and appliqued pieces in various colors applied to support in 4 border rows of meander type designs, and large central panel iwth stylized arrangements fo floral motifs in 7 diamond shaped areas. Embroidered birds fill spaces.