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Step into the royal legacy of the Ottoman Empire with this extraordinary Antique Ottoman Metallic Thread Embroidery. Measuring 4'0" x 4'1" (4.00 ft x 4.08 ft), this square coverlet or wall hanging is a rare surviving masterpiece of late 19th-century Turkish courtly textile craft, showcasing remarkable couched metal-thread artistry (Divani / Sırma embroidery).
Provenance & Historical Significance
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Origin & Provenance: Ottoman Empire (Turkey / Istanbul court workshops), crafted during the late 19th Century (Circa 1880–1900).
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Imperial Emblem: At the exact center lies a finely worked Tughra—the official royal calligraphic signature and cipher of the Ottoman Sultan—encircled by a grand medallion of lace-like arabesques, palmettes, and floral cartouches.
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Neoclassical Ottoman Style: Adorned with delicate corner spandrels featuring ornate floral bouquets (corbeilles), starry sunburst motifs, crescent shapes, and a continuous interlaced chain-and-rosette border characteristic of late Ottoman palace design.
Technique & Materials
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Embroidery Medium: Executed using heavy gilded/silver metallic threads (sırma) couched intricately onto a rich, dark silk/satin ground tissue to create a three-dimensional, light-reflective relief.
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Function & Heritage: Textiles of this caliber were historically created as royal presentation covers, ceremonial wraps (bohça), wall hangings, or diplomatic gifts for elite Ottoman households.
Why Choose Ariana Rugs?
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Decades of Expertise: Grounded in generations of domain mastery, historic textile authentication, and deep preservation knowledge for museum-quality antiques.
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Uncompromising Ethical Standards: Built on high moral values—we ensure fair trade practices, responsible sourcing, and full transparency in provenance and historical documentation.
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Curated Showroom Excellence: Every antique piece in our collection is personally hand-selected for artistic value, structural integrity, and enduring historical merit.
General Shipping Information
- Shipping fees are calculated based on your order's weight, size, and destination.
- Shipping fees are non-refundable.
Free Shipping Eligibility (U.S. Only)
We offer free shipping under the following conditions:
- Rugs with a value under $1,000 and weighing less than 30 lbs
- Rugs with a value over $5,000 and weighing less than 75 lbs
- All pillowcases without inserts ship free of charge, regardless of order value or weight.
Partial Shipping Coverage (U.S. Only)
- If your item partially meets the free shipping criteria (e.g. it qualifies by value but exceeds the weight limit), we will cover the portion that qualifies, and you pay the difference.
- Example: A rug valued at $6,000 but weighing 85 lbs: we cover the cost up to 75 lbs, you pay the shipping cost for the additional 10 lbs.
International Shipping
- We offer international shipping!
- Shipping costs are calculated based on order size, weight, and destination.
- The customer is responsible for any applicable customs duties, taxes, or import fees.
- Free and Partial Shipping does not apply to international shipping.
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