{"product_id":"antique-ottoman-metallic-thread-embroidery-4x4-imperial-tughra-silk-textile","title":"Antique Ottoman Metallic Thread Embroidery (4x4) – Imperial Tughra \u0026 Silk Textile","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eStep into the royal legacy of the Ottoman Empire with this extraordinary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eAntique Ottoman Metallic Thread Embroidery\u003c\/b\u003e. Measuring \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003e4'0\" x 4'1\"\u003c\/b\u003e (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 (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"334\"\u003eDivani\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"343\"\u003eSırma\u003c\/i\u003e embroidery).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Ottoman Empire (Turkey \/ Istanbul court workshops), crafted during the late 19th Century (Circa 1880–1900).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImperial Emblem:\u003c\/b\u003e At the exact center lies a finely worked \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eTughra\u003c\/b\u003e—the official royal calligraphic signature and cipher of the Ottoman Sultan—encircled by a grand medallion of lace-like arabesques, palmettes, and floral cartouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeoclassical Ottoman Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Adorned with delicate corner spandrels featuring ornate floral bouquets (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003ecorbeilles\u003c\/i\u003e), starry sunburst motifs, crescent shapes, and a continuous interlaced chain-and-rosette border characteristic of late Ottoman palace design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEmbroidery Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Executed using heavy gilded\/silver metallic threads (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003esırma\u003c\/i\u003e) couched intricately onto a rich, dark silk\/satin ground tissue to create a three-dimensional, light-reflective relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFunction \u0026amp; Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e Textiles of this caliber were historically created as royal presentation covers, ceremonial wraps (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003ebohça\u003c\/i\u003e), wall hangings, or diplomatic gifts for elite Ottoman households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose Ariana Rugs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDecades of Expertise:\u003c\/b\u003e Grounded in generations of domain mastery, historic textile authentication, and deep preservation knowledge for museum-quality antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUncompromising Ethical Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e Built on high moral values—we ensure fair trade practices, responsible sourcing, and full transparency in provenance and historical documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCurated Showroom Excellence:\u003c\/b\u003e Every antique piece in our collection is personally hand-selected for artistic value, structural integrity, and enduring historical merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ariana Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48050954535070,"sku":"21837","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0471\/1507\/5742\/files\/antique-ottoman-turkish-metallic-embroidery-tughra-silk-4x4.jpg-21837.jpg?v=1785196058","url":"https:\/\/arianarugs.com\/products\/antique-ottoman-metallic-thread-embroidery-4x4-imperial-tughra-silk-textile","provider":"Ariana Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}