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Large Persian Kerman Kashmiri Style Embroidered Linen Pateh or Panel, circa 1840

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An exquisite intricately embroidered circa 1840 Persian Kerman Pateh, or curtain panel, with boteh (paisley) and floral border surrounding field with stylized cypress tree in cusped niche composed of same boteh and flowers, the bottom with facing peacocks and Persian inscription. A similar panel is pictured on page 160 of 'Textiles of the Islamic World' by John Gillow, who describes Kerman pateh embroidery as "Pateh motifs are typically Kashmiri (as woven by native Kashmiris), and are generally worked with a needle on twill-woven red, orange, or white woollen cloth similar to Kashmir 'raffal'. Embroidery on white [such as this one] is the most prestigious and expensive, as the embroiderer has to fill in all of the design with tight stitchery so the white ground does not show through. Woollen thread in eight different colors is used and boteh and floral representations of gardens predominate."

More Information

Origin:	Iran
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wool embroidered hand-woven twill
Condition:	Good. Very good for age. Completely original and unrestored. Colors remain bright. Minor staining. Very small hole to upper left quadrant. Presents beautifully.
Creation Date:	circa 1840
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Indian, Persian
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Handmade, Textured, Traditional
Book References:	Gillow, John. 'Textiles of the Islamic World'. Thames & Hudson Ltd., London and New York, 2010, p. 160.
Incollect Reference #:	608442

Dimensions

W.	49.5 in;	H.	78.5 in;
W.	125.73 cm;	H.	199.39 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.

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