Antique Ottoman curtain linen silk & gilt silver treads Start Price USD 999.99 Current Price USD 999.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Location New York, New York See more about 'Antique Ottoman curtain linen silk & gilt silver treads' Description Be sure to add me to your favorites list!Check out my other items! Ottoman period curtain, Mid-19th century, probably from Aleppo (Syria) Size: 2’1" x 9’5". Very fine hand loomed two-sided weave utilizing high-grade silk, linen, cotton and gilt silver threads. The foundation weft threads are linen. The 19th century Ottoman period textiles from Syria have characteristic design elements which help identify them. Specifically the radiating or extending tulip "arrows" can be found on silk and metallic thread caftans, curtains, kilims and covers. The repeated serrated flame shapes can be found in many Turkish kilims from Anatolia, Caucasus and Iran. The colorful "arrow" extensions also added motion to the eye of the beholder carrying the design elements to the outer edges of the textile in question. Other important identifying "signature" of the Syrian weavers was the use of rich metallic threads such as silver and gilt silver metallic threads. This added "wealth" made the textile even more desirable in the markets of the Ottoman Empire and beyond. In Istanbul, the villas along the shores of the Bosphorus, known as “YALI”s, used curtains such as this example, thus they are known as YALI curtains. During the most prolific 19th century, the best and perhaps the most famous regions to produce these types of weaves were Aleppo and Damascus. GREAT GIFT. A must for collectors of antique textiles, brocades and embroideries. Overall in very good condition, minor spots. For any information about this or any other item, feel free to email me with your query. Please see detail images posted. NO RESERVE … BID NOW…… True antique textile… Buy NOW....... Welcome, .......I will be posting items in my garage, art, antiques, jewelry, and furniture…..Items listed weekly....See my 100% positive feedback ratings and bid with confidence....Please see my other eBay offerings…….I accept checks, PayPal,......I ship world-wide on the majority of my offerings..... BUY NOW........ Without exception, every year I have learned many new things from my highly esteemed clients about my offerings whether they bought from me or not. I always welcome constructive criticism and information from YOU, my clients, and with your permission, I would like to add your comments to the descriptions. PLEASE share your knowledge and information with me, you will be adored whether you buy or not. ................ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... Izabella Isr FDR Station, POB 1607 New York, NY 10150 e-mail: iza.isr@gmail.comOn Jul-22-08 at 20:33:58 PDT, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE! Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Place a Bid!