Fragmentary Loom Width with Ogival Pattern ca. 1570-80 With its unusual eggplantpurple background, gold medallions, and crisp, stencillike drawing, this textile is an exceptionally fine example of the luxurious Ottoman silk fabrics referred to as kemha. Employing bold patterns, such as this ogival lattice design, these textiles were highly valued throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. Many datable fragments survive in the form of religious vestments of various Christian communities from Sweden to Moscow. Considering its overall shape, this fragment probably once served as part of a chasuble—a garment worn by Christian clergy.. Fragmentary Loom Width with Ogival Pattern. ca. 1570-80. Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas (kemha). Attributed to Turkey, probably Istanbul. Textiles-Woven

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Fragmentary Loom Width with Ogival Pattern ca. 1570-80 With its unusual eggplantpurple background, gold medallions, and crisp, stencillike drawing, this textile is an exceptionally fine example of the luxurious Ottoman silk fabrics referred to as kemha. Employing bold patterns, such as this ogival lattice design, these textiles were highly valued throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. Many datable fragments survive in the form of religious vestments of various Christian communities from Sweden to Moscow. Considering its overall shape, this fragment probably once served as part of a chasuble—a garment worn by Christian clergy.. Fragmentary Loom Width with Ogival Pattern. ca. 1570-80. Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas (kemha). Attributed to Turkey, probably Istanbul. Textiles-Woven

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