{"product_id":"ottoman-dival-embroidery-gilt-metal-thread-on-velvet-late-19th-century-1","title":"Ottoman dival embroidery, gilt metal thread on velvet, late 19th century.","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA finely worked Ottoman panel in the dival (Sarma) technique, with raised gilt metal thread embroidery couched over padding on deep purple silk velvet. Made in the Istanbul workshop tradition in the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe design is symmetrical around a central urn motif, with acanthus scrolls, flowering sprays and lattice work fills. The embroidery is dense, complete and intact, and the metal thread has developed a natural warm patina with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ottoman Empire, late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 x 38 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e gilt metal thread on silk velvet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e velvet joined from two loom widths, with a single seam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e original hand stitched cotton lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e good antique condition. Light wear and balding of the velvet in places, natural creasing, thread tarnish and age stains on the lining. The embroidery is intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar Al Tourath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67581041377316,"sku":"DT-0118","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7787\/1396\/files\/serma-2.png?v=1790758107","url":"https:\/\/daraltourath.com\/products\/ottoman-dival-embroidery-gilt-metal-thread-on-velvet-late-19th-century-1","provider":"Dar Al Tourath","version":"1.0","type":"link"}