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A variety of intricately designed oriental carpets and woven fragments, featuring rich colors and detailed patterns, emphasizing cultural craftsmanship.

Oriental carpet, Anonymous, 1685 - 1700 Eastern carpet, medailla rug. In midfield there are hexagonal medallions, connected by ranks against a brown -red stock. Furthermore, sprinkled windows. The edge is decorated with rosettes. Kaukasus (possibly) wool Eastern carpet, medailla rug. In midfield there are hexagonal medallions, connected by ranks against a brown -red stock. Furthermore, sprinkled windows. The edge is decorated with rosettes. Kaukasus (possibly) wool
Oriental carpet, Anonymous, 1685 - 1700 Eastern carpet, medailla rug. In midfield there are hexagonal medallions, connected by ranks against a brown -red stock. Furthermore, sprinkled windows. The edge is decorated with rosettes. Kaukasus (possibly) wool Eastern carpet, medailla rug. In midfield there are hexagonal medallions, connected by ranks against a brown -red stock. Furthermore, sprinkled windows. The edge is decorated with rosettes. Kaukasus (possibly) wool
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Salesman's sample book. Date/Period: 1784. Salesman's sample book. Medium: marbleized paper, cardboard, cotton, linen . Technique: printed on plain weave, twill weaves, float weaves (damask), supplementary weft pile (velveteen). 108 examples are block-printed. Author: UNKNOWN.Tatreez ornament template 36Embroidered travel bag. Emborded travel bag.Pair of Socks, c. 1930, Unknown Anatolian, 7 x 9 in. (17.78 x 22.86 cm) (each), Wool, knitted, Turkey, 20th centuryCarpet shop in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.Square, Medium: cotton Technique: embroidered, Embroidered square with a geometrical and striped design is divided into four sections by blue and olive green bands. Each section has a pair of two flower stems, highly geometricized. Design has a strong overall grid-like effect made from narrow dark brown stripes., USA, ca. 1910, embroidery & stitching, SquareManta, c.1910, 43 x 63 1/4 in. (109.22 x 160.66 cm), Cotton, wool yarn, wood, United States, It is common among the Pueblos that the men do the weaving. In historical times, this style of womans manta was worn daily, but this particular manta may have been used for ceremonial purposes because of its elaborate decoration. The lower embroidered section is divided into five sections, each embellished with a diamond-shaped motif. Within each diamond are designs that have been embroidered and reference the Hopi worldview of renewal and rejuvenation. The symbols are flowers, butterflies, and rain clouds.Banner with mermaid, 20th century, 13 5/16 x 16 3/4 in. (33.81 x 42.55 cm), Sequins, beads, synthetic fabric; needlework, Haiti, 20th centuryTurkey, Antalya, Old Town, carpet business Uzun Carsi Caddesi / Mermerli SokakKachin Bag, 20th century, 12 x 11 1/2 in. (30.48 x 29.21 cm), Cotton, wool, synthetic, shell; woven fabric; needlework, Myanmar (Burma), 20th century