Explore the CollectionBook Cover

Measurements
48cm x 43cm
Place of Origin
Iran
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)
Registration Number
2003-026
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Book Covers,Ceremonial Textiles,Household Accessories,

Physical Description

A Persian Koran cover of bright green hand-woven wool embroidered in coloured wools - predominantly purple orange, red, blue and white. There is a central circular motif, with a boteh motif in each corner, surrounded by a row of small boteh motifs and edged with a straight border.

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