AN EMBROIDERED OTTOMAN BANJA LUKA HANGING
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ottoman Western provinces, 19th century

AN EMBROIDERED OTTOMAN BANJA LUKA HANGING
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ottoman Western provinces, 19th century

Of rectangular shape, the large white linen ground finely appliqued with multi-layered fragments of polychrome wool, cotton, and linen forming decorative motifs, the metallic thread embroidery and couching of silk threads predominantly in pink and blue hues, the central panel embellished with a cusped floral arch supported by pairs of columns flanking an elaborate floral urn, set within a triple border of scrolling blue frieze, and pink floral clusters, the horizontal ends with added metallic fringe, re-lined in yellow cotton, 180cm x 121cm excluding the fringe.

Dimensions: 180cm x 121cm excluding the fringe