Textile (Near East), 18th century (CH 18467361)

Panel with polychrome floral or cone forms on a gold background; complementary weft 3/1 plain weave.The panel is enclosed by four pieces of bias-woven borders flowers and birds on a metal ground. The guard strips are pierced silk satin. The entire panel is backed with a floral block print on cotton. The edge is light brown with twill woven silk fabric.