Cushion Cover
late 17th century (made)
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Cushions played an important role in furnishing Ottoman houses. They were often faced with velvet woven with self-contained patterns. The weavers showed great originality in adapting the repertory of textile designs to the rectangular shape. In the 17th century, large numbers of these covers were also exported to Europe.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk velvet |
| Brief description | Cushion cover, Turkey (probably Bursa), 1650-1700. |
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| Summary | Cushions played an important role in furnishing Ottoman houses. They were often faced with velvet woven with self-contained patterns. The weavers showed great originality in adapting the repertory of textile designs to the rectangular shape. In the 17th century, large numbers of these covers were also exported to Europe. |
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| Accession number | 4061-1856 |
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| Record created | November 7, 2005 |
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