Title
Textile with field of poppies on a golden ground, 1600-1750. Creator: Unknown.
Caption
Textile with field of poppies on a golden ground, 1600-1750. 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.
Date
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Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19G10_039
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
103,0Mb (9,5Mb) / 18,3in x 21,8in / 5499 x 6550 (300dpi)