Section from a Kiswah of the Prophet's tomb

18th century

The Khalili Collections

This section belongs to a small group of pieces in which the finely calligraphed thulth inscriptions are woven in silver-wrapped silk thread on a deep raspberry-pink ground.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: Section from a Kiswah of the Prophet's tomb
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: Turkey
Type: ARTIFACT
Medium: silk lampas, with silver thread

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Zoom in

Calligraphy Metal Silk Silver Textile Turkey

Interested in Visual arts?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

No, thanks

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.