Wall hanging (pardah)
Unknown Artist
1850–75
Medium
warp ikat, warp-faced plain weave; silk warp; cotton weft; 5 panels./ lining: printed cotton, plain weave; 2 panels
Dimensions
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Classification
Textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Guido Goldman
Accession Number
2006.152
About this artwork
Eye-dazzling patterns with saturated colors demonstrating the ikat technique provided vibrant wall hangings for the reception rooms of the urban elite in Central Asia. In this splendid example comprising five loom widths, three lengths display popular amulet designs while the two inner lengths are precursors to the bold chevron designs of the late 19th century. The irregular contours—telltale indicators of ikat—are masterfully controlled with five rich colors. In the ikat technique, designs are ...