Velvet hanging
Date19th century
Maker
Turkish
Label TextArabic characters twirl in a nonsensical dance within this textile’s central medallion. The letters around the border, however, are full of meaning, exhorting the owner (or any beholder) to live humbly, to be good, and to believe in divine truth.
Although now displayed on a platform, this velvet was made to hang on a wall or in a doorway. By showing this work of art in a way that minimizes physical strain on its fibers, we hope to extend its “lifetime,” and allow future generations of museum visitors to enjoy its artistry.
Object number35.99
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Mood Indigo: Textiles from Around the World, Apr. 9 - Oct. 9, 2016.Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions68 x 59 in. (172.72 x 149.86 cm)
MediumVelvet and plain weave cloth
Object number: 81.17.687
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