Kleed van oosterse textiel met veelkleurig borduurwerk
Unknown Artist
c. 1800 - c. 1899
Medium
tabby
Dimensions
61.5; 69.5
About this artwork
Kleed van veelkleurig getamboereerde katoen, versierd met bloemranken en ornament, gevoerd met katoen.
Art Historical Context
This vibrant textile, titled *Kleed van oosterse textiel met veelkig borduurwerk*Curtain of Oriental Textile Multicolored Embroidery dates to the 19th century (c. 1800–1899) and measures approximately 69.5 × 61.5 cm. Crafted from tabby-woven cotton—a simple, durable plain weave—this piece features exuberant multicolored tambour embroidery. Delicate chain stitches, created with a hooked needle on a taut frame, form cascading flower garlands and intricate ornaments, while a cotton lining adds practicality for use as a curtain or hanging. Originating from Eastern traditions, likely India or Sout...