06-20-2017 10:26 AM
Wondering if anyone can tell me the timeline, place of origin and purpose of this textile. It is 44x88". The dark brown fabric is woven and appears to be natural fiber. The embroidery thread is silk. There are figural birds, flowers, cats and rabbits. Hopefully someone knows something.
Best,
Dawn
06-20-2017 12:14 PM
Looks Middle Eastern to me, but I am no expert. Otherwise, I can't really help. It is pretty slow around here but perhaps someone else will come along who can help.
meowmeow
06-20-2017 01:03 PM
Thank you for your response!
I was thinking maybe India or the Middle East as well. Hopefully someone will come along 🙂
06-21-2017 08:27 PM
What do you mean by "natural fiber?" Cotton? Wool? And, of course, silk is a natural fiber.
Debora
06-21-2017 09:09 PM
Agree with Debora- ground cloth fiber ID could help. do you know age?
I don't see any rabbits, which somehow makes me think for an easier ID. Though I am no expert!
I am thinking Indonesia as origin, for no particular reason beyond gut feeling.