Tribal blanket for wedding beds

Iran, 1960-70's

twill woven wool; woolen yarn dyed with plant-derived dye

length: 210 cm, width: 160 cm (assembled from two pieces)

Purchase from a private collection.

Middle Eastern Collection, accession number HFM_2024.58.1

The rich figural and floral ornamentation is made with Tambour lace embroidery.