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Wrapping Cloth
Unknown Artist/Makerc. 1850
The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States
Wrapping cloths (bógos) were used to carry smaller articles. A Jewish bride was given one to be used to carry items to the mikveh (ritual bath).
The composition of the cloth, a large central motif, diagonally placed corner motifs and repeated motifs around the edges, is typical of Ottoman embroidery.
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Details
- Title: Wrapping Cloth
- Creator: Unknown Artist/Maker
- Date Created: c. 1850
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey, Asia
- Physical Dimensions: 35 1/2 × 35 1/2 in. (90.2 × 90.2 cm)
- Type: Decorative Arts
- Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
- External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
- Medium: Silk: embroidered with metallic thread and sequins
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