Textile with field of poppies on a golden ground
Unknown Artist
1600–1750
Medium
silk and gilt-metal thread: twill weave with supplementary weft, stamped
Dimensions
85.7 × 71.1 cm · mounted: 92.7 × 78.7 cm
Classification
Textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Accession Number
1926.22
About this artwork
Trade in textiles flourished between India and Iran. Courtly consumers from the neighboring Mughal and Safavid dynasties admired the products of both regions. The subtle chevrons set off rows of poppies that sway in alternating directions, lending a gentle liveliness to the overall pattern. Peach and green silk threads interlace to create each poppy in a technique that uses discontinuous wefts and allows for a smooth surface finish to this lightweight textile.