{"product_id":"antique-ottoman-silver-thread-embroidered-panel-c19th-turkey","title":"Antique Ottoman Silver Thread Embroidered Panel: C19th Turkey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis textile is an Ottoman antique silver bullion wire embroidery panel, dating back to the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features intricate metallic thread work (often referred to as silver bullion or purl wire) hand-embroidered onto a fine silk satin backing. The deep, darkened color of the embroidery is a natural result of the silver oxidizing over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy, textured relief pattern uses historical techniques closely related to stumpwork or raised metallic embroidery, giving the floral and heart-shaped motifs a three-dimensional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile pieces of this exact scale and motif arrangement are highly collectible, they traditionally trace back to two primary historical sources:Ottoman \/ Turkish (Dival Work).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster embroidery styles from this region frequently featured heavy metallic threading on silk, using stylized floral bouquets or traditional vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e32cm wide x 92cm long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eSome splits to silk satin commensurate with age.\u003cbr\u003eThis embroidery would benefit from\u003cbr\u003ebeing stretched and mounted ready for framing, a service we offer at our textile conservation studio in the Cotswolds, England. Please ask us for details and a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57582004011381,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/0B418DE1-FBEF-438C-AB2F-8B83477A0261.jpg?v=1789623173","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/antique-ottoman-silver-thread-embroidered-panel-c19th-turkey","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}