Fragment of a Cushion Cover (Yastik)

16th–17th century

Not on view

This fragment once belonged to a large rectangular cushion cover with a characteristic repeating floral medallion covering the center field against a dominant red velvet background. A quarter and a half of the repeat-medallion survive in this fragment. Such yastiks were costly velvet furnishing fabrics with glittering metal-wrapped thread used by the Ottoman elite to adorn the interiors of the royal palaces and the homes of the wealthy elite.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Fragment of a Cushion Cover (Yastik)
Date: 16th–17th century
Geography: Probably from Turkey, Istanbul
Medium: Silk and metal thread; cut and voided velvet (çatma), brocaded
Dimensions: H. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in honor of Olga Raggio, 2002
Object Number: 2002.494.788
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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